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Tarifkonflikt
/taˈʁiːfˌkɔnflɪkt/
wage dispute
Die Gewerkschaft hat einen Tarifkonflikt mit dem Unternehmen angekündigt.
The union has announced a wage dispute with the company.
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.
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.
Can escalate to strikes or lockouts if unresolved.
Collocations
Tarifkonflikt beendento resolve a wage disputeTarifkonflikt eskalierento escalate a wage dispute
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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
rootKonflikt
conflict
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