They'd be FUCKED (society / income wise) if they stuck their neck out.
from YOUR article:
The stereotype of the industrious German also seems to have been borne out by the survey - 11% said their employer had the most influence over their life decisions, compared to 4% in Europe as a whole.
They are 2-3 times more likely to allow a job boss to have major impact on their life, which in turn means that are far less likely to make waves.