Tarifstreit

/ˈtaːʁɪfˌʃtʁaɪ̯t/
💡 wage dispute

Der Tarifstreit zwischen Gewerkschaften und Arbeitgebern dauert schon Wochen.

The wage dispute between unions and employers has been going on for weeks.


⚖️Law
formal

A conflict or disagreement over wages, working conditions, or other employment terms between labor unions and employers, often leading to negotiations or strikes.

Die Gewerkschaft droht mit einem Streik, falls der Tarifstreit nicht bald gelöst wird.

The union threatens to strike if the wage dispute is not resolved soon.

💡

Common in labor relations and industrial relations contexts.

Collocations

Tarifstreit beendento resolve a wage disputeTarifstreit eskalierento escalate a wage dispute

Related Phrases

Tarifverhandlungenphrase
wage negotiations

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use 'Tarifstreit' when referring to formal disputes over wages or working conditions, especially in labor law contexts.

Gold Rule

Formality

This term is formal and typically used in legal, business, or media contexts.

📖Word Origin

From 'Tarif' (wage agreement) + 'Streit' (dispute).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in the context of collective bargaining and industrial relations.

Word Breakdown

Tarif
wage agreement
root
+
Streit
dispute
root
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