Welcome at the iaw – Institut Arbeit und Wirtschaft: iaw

Welcome at the iaw

Founded in 2001, the Institute Labour and Economy (Institut Arbeit und Wirtschaft, or iaw) is a joint endeavor of the University of Bremen and the Arbeitnehmerkammer Bremen, a non-profit legal organization that represents the interests of employees in all sectors in the state of Bremen. The IAW researches, develops, and lobbies for political and economic measures that function in our increasingly complex society to benefit workers. With interdisciplinary research, academic consulting, public forums, and political engagement, it contributes to the ongoing public discourse about reshaping the economy and society.

IAW activities

•	basic research, funded by public research funding organizations
•	contract research for companies and public institutions
•	consulting for public institutions, companies, and labor and economic associations
•	evaluations of other institutions
•	moderating labor conflicts
•	organizing events and meetings
•	developing concepts for organisational reforms
•	consulting in organizational development processes
•	organizing public colloquiums
•	publishing research reports and consultation briefings

20.04.2026

European Industrial Policy in Focus:

Interdisciplinary Symposium in Hanover

Organic Food Study Visit to Bremen

We make transition!

We make transition! partner University of Bremen organised a two-day study visit to Bremen especially for those partners and stakeholders that had organised transition arena on the topic of sustainable food: Vidzeme, Trondheim and Hämeenkyrö. The event included visits to organic food distribution center "Naturkost Kontor", organic farm "Kaemena" and visits to two school kitchens. Read more ...

01.09.2025

We are Bremen.

New community engagement portal for Bremen goes live: The Mitmachkompass is here!

Constructing Worlds of Labour. Coverage and Generosity of Labour Law as Outcomes of Regulatory Social Policy (Open Access)

Out now: Part of the book series "Global Dynamics of Social Policy"