Tarifkonflikt

/taˈʁiːfˌkɔnflɪkt/
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

A conflict or disagreement between employers and employees (or their representatives) over wages, working conditions, or other employment terms.

Der Tarifkonflikt führte zu einem mehrwöchigen Streik.

The wage dispute led to a multi-week strike.

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Often involves collective bargaining between unions and employers.

💼Business
formal

A broader labor dispute involving negotiations over contracts, benefits, or workplace policies.

Der Tarifkonflikt hat die Produktion im Werk stark beeinträchtigt.

The labor dispute has severely disrupted production at the plant.

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Can escalate to strikes or lockouts if unresolved.

Collocations

Tarifkonflikt beendento resolve a wage disputeTarifkonflikt eskalierento escalate a wage dispute

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Related Phrases

Tarifverhandlungenphrase
wage negotiations
Streikphrase
strike

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'Tarifkonflikt' for formal discussions about labor disputes, not casual conversations.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports or legal discussions.

📖Word Origin

From 'Tarif' (wage agreement) + 'Konflikt' (conflict).

📝Usage Notes

Common in labor law and industrial relations contexts. Often used in formal or media reporting.

Word Breakdown

Tarif
wage agreement
root
+
Konflikt
conflict
root
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