Question 135 · Federal question
Whom do the trade unions represent in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wen vertreten die Gewerkschaften in Deutschland?
- A große Unternehmen
- B kleine Unternehmen
- C Selbstständige
- D Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer ✓ Correct answer
Translation
Whom do the trade unions represent in Germany?
- A large companies
- B small companies
- C self-employed individuals
- D employees ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, trade unions (Gewerkschaften) are organizations that represent the interests of employees, such as wages, working conditions, and labor rights, typically in negotiations with employers and employer associations.
Tips
- Remember: Gewerkschaften = workers’ organizations; Arbeitgeberverbände = employers’ organizations.
- Look for keywords: Arbeitnehmer/Arbeitnehmerinnen indicate employees; Arbeitgeber/Unternehmen indicate employers/companies; the self-employed are usually not the target of unions either.
- Eliminate options that refer to companies or the self-employed, as they have different representative bodies (employer associations, chambers).
Practice in the app
