Lohnstreit

/ˈloːnˌʃtʁaɪ̯t/

wage dispute

Der Lohnstreit zwischen den Arbeitnehmern und dem Unternehmen dauerte wochenlang.

The wage dispute between the employees and the company lasted for weeks.

Law

formal

A legal dispute or conflict regarding wages, salaries, or compensation between employees and employers.

Die Gewerkschaft verhandelte hart, um den Lohnstreit zu lösen.

The union negotiated fiercely to resolve the wage dispute.

Often involves collective bargaining or legal action.

Collocations

Lohnstreit beilegento settle a wage disputeLohnstreit vor Gerichtwage dispute in court

collective wage dispute

Use 'Lohnstreit' when referring to formal disputes over wages, often involving legal proceedings.

Avoid using 'Lohnstreit' for informal salary negotiations; it implies a formal or legal conflict.

From 'Lohn' (wage) + 'Streit' (dispute).

Common in labor law and industrial relations contexts.

Lohn

wage

root

Streit

dispute

root

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