Catalogue question 135 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
Who do trade unions represent in Germany?
- large companies
- small companies
- self-employed people
- employees Correct
Why — for every option
- A — Large companies are organised in employers' associations, not trade unions.
- B — Small companies are likewise a matter for the employer side, not trade unions.
- C — Self-employed people have their own forms of representation (e.g. chambers), but are not the core constituency of trade unions.
- D — Correct: trade unions represent the interests of employees vis-à-vis employers, including in collective bargaining.
Source: www.dgb.de
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