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Gewerkschaftsbeitrag

union membership fee

noun geh-VAIRK-shafts-by-trahk Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

trade union dues

Usage Note

Gewerkschaftsbeitrag is the regular fee paid by union members, typically calculated as a percentage of gross income. In Germany it is usually 1% of gross monthly pay and is tax-deductible as a Werbungskosten (work-related expense).

Examples

"Der Gewerkschaftsbeitrag wird automatisch vom Lohn abgezogen."

Natural Translation

The union membership fee is automatically deducted from the wage.

Literal Translation

The union-membership-fee is automatically from the wage deducted.

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