Tarifkrieg
Der Tarifkrieg zwischen Gewerkschaften und Arbeitgebern dauert schon Wochen.
The wage dispute between unions and employers has been going on for weeks.
A prolonged and intense conflict between labor unions and employers over wages, working conditions, or other labor-related issues, often involving strikes or lockouts.
Der Tarifkrieg in der Automobilindustrie hat zu Produktionsausfällen geführt.
The wage dispute in the automotive industry has led to production stoppages.
The term is often used in the context of collective bargaining and industrial relations.
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Contextual Usage
Use 'Tarifkrieg' when referring to significant labor disputes, not minor disagreements.
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Formal Context
This term is formal and typically used in business or economic discussions.
Word Origin
From 'Tarif' (wage agreement) + 'Krieg' (war), literally meaning 'wage war'.
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in German industrial relations to describe serious disputes that disrupt normal labor relations.