trade union confederation
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trade union confederation
An umbrella organization in which several individual trade unions join together in order to represent their shared interests, especially those of employees, in a coordinated way.
Der Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB) ist die größte Dachorganisation von Einzelgewerkschaften in Deutschland.
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is the largest umbrella organization of individual trade unions in Germany.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Gewerkschaft' (trade union), the linking -s, and 'Bund' (association/federation). A 'Gewerkschaft' is an organization of employees, and a 'Bund' is an association or alliance.
Ein Gewerkschaftsbund vertritt die Interessen mehrerer einzelner Gewerkschaften.
A trade union confederation represents the interests of several individual trade unions.
In Germany, the best-known trade union confederation is the 'Deutsche Gewerkschaftsbund' (German Trade Union Confederation), often abbreviated as 'DGB'. It is an important voice in political and economic debates.
Der DGB fordert höhere Löhne für die Beschäftigten im öffentlichen Dienst.
The DGB is demanding higher wages for employees in the public sector.
Common verbs used with this word are 'einem Gewerkschaftsbund beitreten' (to join a trade union confederation) or 'in einem Gewerkschaftsbund organisiert sein' (to be organized in a trade union confederation).
Viele kleinere Gewerkschaften sind im nationalen Gewerkschaftsbund organisiert.
Many smaller trade unions are organized in the national trade union confederation.
association / bandage
'der Verband' and 'der Gewerkschaftsbund' can both mean a larger organization with shared interests. 'Verband' is general and can mean many kinds of groups. 'Gewerkschaftsbund' is more specific: it is an umbrella organization of several trade unions and mainly represents the interests of employees. The words can be confused because a 'Gewerkschaftsbund' is also a type of 'Verband'. If it is generally about an organization, use 'Verband'. If several trade unions are acting together, 'Gewerkschaftsbund' fits.
Der Gewerkschaftsbund verhandelt mit der Regierung über bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
The trade union confederation is negotiating with the government about better working conditions.
Der Verkäufer besucht einen Kurs, den ein Verband für den Handel anbietet.
The salesperson is attending a course offered by an association for the retail trade.