Language: English
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
Gewerkschaften (trade unions) represent employees in Germany, negotiating pay, working conditions, and labor rights, usually against employers and their associations.
Tips
- Gewerkschaften stand for Arbeitnehmer, employees, while Arbeitgeberverbände speak for the companies on the other side of the table.
