Bahnstreik
rail strikeDer Bahnstreik hat den gesamten Verkehr lahmgelegt.
The rail strike has paralyzed all traffic.
A strike by railway workers, typically organized by a labor union, to protest working conditions, wages, or other labor-related issues.
Die Gewerkschaft hat einen Bahnstreik angekündigt.
The union has announced a rail strike.
Der Bahnstreik hat zu massiven Verspätungen geführt.
The rail strike has caused massive delays.
The term is commonly used in German-speaking countries to describe labor disputes in the railway sector.
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Contextual Usage
Use 'Bahnstreik' when referring specifically to strikes involving railway workers or services.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Bahn' (railway) and 'Streik' (strike), reflecting the specific context of labor disputes in the railway industry.
Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in news reports and discussions about labor relations in the transportation sector.