Michael Gerdes  Michael Gerdes (born 23 May 1960) is a German politician. Born in Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, he represents the SPD. Michael Gerdes has served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2009. He became member of the bundestag after the 2009 German federal election. He is a member of the Committee for Labour and Social Affairs.