labor dispute
der Arbeitskampf, die Arbeitskämpfe
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labor dispute
A dispute between employees and employers in which both sides seek to assert their interests regarding working conditions, wages, or other employment issues. This includes, for example, strikes and lockouts.
Der Arbeitskampf im öffentlichen Dienst dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The labor dispute in the public sector lasted several weeks.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitskämpfe |
| genitive | des Arbeitskampfes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Arbeitskampf | die Arbeitskämpfe |
| accusative | den Arbeitskampf | die Arbeitskämpfe |
| dative | dem Arbeitskampf | den Arbeitskämpfen |
| genitive | des Arbeitskampfes des Arbeitskampfs | der Arbeitskämpfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Arbeitskampf' (labor dispute) is made up of 'Arbeit' (work) and 'Kampf' (conflict). The 's' between the parts is a linking element that connects the compound.
Der Arbeitskampf legte den Bahnverkehr teilweise lahm.
The labor dispute partially brought rail traffic to a standstill.
Common collocations include 'einen Arbeitskampf führen' (to wage a labor dispute), 'einen Arbeitskampf beginnen' (to begin a labor dispute), and 'einen Arbeitskampf beenden' (to end a labor dispute). 'Im Arbeitskampf' (in the labor dispute) is also often used to refer to the ongoing dispute.
Die Gewerkschaft will den Arbeitskampf nach erfolgreichen Verhandlungen beenden.
The union wants to end the labor dispute after successful negotiations.
'Arbeitskampf' (labor dispute) mainly belongs to the language of political, economic, and legal reporting. In everyday life, the word is usually used in conversations about collective bargaining, unions, or strikes.
Die Zeitung berichtete ausführlich über den Arbeitskampf in der Metallindustrie.
The newspaper reported extensively on the labor dispute in the metalworking industry.
