Susanne Neumann

Susanne "Susi" Neumann (29 May 1959 – 13 January 2019) was a German author, chairwoman of a labour union, and cleaner. She gained public recognition after an appearance on the German talk-show Anne Will.

Neumann is known for her direct speech, criticism of fixed-term employment contracts and advocacy for social justice.[1][2][3][4][5] She is furthermore known for her talk with German vice chancellor Sigmar Gabriel about the crumbling middle class.[6]

She wrote a book about her concerns and experiences, which was published in 2016.[7] In 2018, Neumann supported the Aufstehen movement.[8][9]

  1. ^ "Die Gäste im Studio". Das Erste (in German). Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  2. ^ "Susanne Neumann | Autorin" (in German). Bastei Lübbe. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  3. ^ "Susanne Neumann spricht über ihren Mann: 'Zigarettenholer und Essenmacher'". Rheinische Post (in German). Retrieved 2017-02-04.
  4. ^ Erk, Daniel (2016-05-19). "Susanne Neumann: Eine reinigende Kraft für die SPD". Die Zeit (in German). Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  5. ^ Thenhaus, Andreas (2016-11-16). "Rettet Susi die SPD? – Wie eine Putzfrau die Politik verändern will" (in German). ARD. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  6. ^ Thorsten Denkler (9 May 2016). "SPD: Putzfrau bringt Gabriel in Bedrängnis". Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  7. ^ "Publisher's page for Frau Neumann haut auf den Putz" (in German). Bastei Lübbe. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  8. ^ Susi Neumann: »Kräfte bündeln, damit Druck entsteht« on YouTube (in German, 6:05 minutes)
  9. ^ Oliver Klasen (15 January 2019). "Susi und die 'Schwatten'". Süddeutsche Zeitung (obituary) (in German). Retrieved 29 September 2023.