Whom do trade unions in Germany represent?

Einbürgerungstest, question 135 German original

Wen vertreten die Gewerkschaften in Deutschland?

  1. große Unternehmen large companies
  2. kleine Unternehmen small companies
  3. Selbstständige the self-employed
  4. Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer employees
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Correct answer: Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer employees

Why?

Trade unions represent employees. In collective bargaining, they negotiate pay and working hours with the employers. Companies have their own employers' associations.

Key term: Gewerkschaft = trade union

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