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How to build a fairer society: does this 20th century philosopher have the answer?

Reasons Revisited

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The Difference Principle in the Relationship Between Workers and Employers

Workers and owners should share decision-making rights on a much more equal basis. Germany is the country, I guess, that's gone the furthest in that respect. In companies with more than 500 workers, employees are able to elect a third of the members of the company board. And then alongside having seats on the board, there are works councils which are kind of workplace bodies where workers elect representatives.

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