Labour unions, also known as trade unions, are organized associations of workers formed to collectively protect and advance their rights and interests in the workplace. They negotiate on behalf of their members for better wages, improved working conditions, job security, and benefits such as healthcare and pensions. Unions engage in collective bargaining with employers, representing the unified voice of workers to achieve agreements that are beneficial to their members. Additionally, labour unions may provide support and resources, such as legal assistance and training, to help workers navigate workplace issues. They play a significant role in advocating for labor rights and social justice within the broader context of the economy and society.
The far-right AfD party gained an unexpected majority in the Bundestag, heightening political tensions in Germany. Union leaders from the DGB are pressing Schleswig-Holstein’s Education Minister, Karin Prien, to dissociate…