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police union
A union that represents the professional, social, and economic interests of police officers toward the public employer or employer.
Die Polizeigewerkschaft fordert eine bessere Ausstattung für die Beamten im Einsatz.
The police union is calling for better equipment for officers on duty.
This word is a clear example of a German compound noun. It is made up of 'die Polizei' (the police) and 'die Gewerkschaft' (the union). A union is an organization that represents the interests of employees.
Die Verhandlungen zwischen der Regierung und der Polizeigewerkschaft waren schwierig.
The negotiations between the government and the police union were difficult.
In political and media contexts, the police union often appears as an active spokesperson. Common verbs in this context are 'fordern' (to demand/call for), 'kritisieren' (to criticize), 'warnen' (to warn), and 'sich einsetzen für' (to advocate for).
Die Polizeigewerkschaft fordert mehr Personal und eine bessere Bezahlung.
The police union is calling for more staff and better pay.
This word is found almost exclusively in news, newspaper articles, and political discussions. It becomes relevant whenever the topic is the working conditions, pay, or equipment of police officers.
Laut einem Sprecher der Polizeigewerkschaft ist die Belastung für die Beamten zu hoch.
According to a spokesperson for the police union, the strain on officers is too high.
trade union
'die Gewerkschaft' and 'die Polizeigewerkschaft' are closely related because both represent professional and social interests. 'Gewerkschaft' is the general term for such an organization of employees. 'Polizeigewerkschaft' is more specific and means a union for people in the police. They can be confused because a police union is also a trade union. If the profession is not important or the topic involves many occupational groups, you say 'Gewerkschaft'. If it is specifically about the police, 'Polizeigewerkschaft' is more precise.
Die Polizeigewerkschaft fordert mehr Personal für die Nachtschichten.
The police union is calling for more staff for the night shifts.
Nach der Versammlung spricht die Gewerkschaft mit dem Arbeitgeber über höhere Löhne.
After the meeting, the trade union talks with the employer about higher wages.