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Tarifautonomie

collective bargaining autonomy

noun ta-rif-ow-to-no-MEE Rare
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Usage Note

Tarifautonomie is the constitutional principle that trade unions and employers' associations negotiate wages and working conditions independently of state intervention. It is protected under Koalitionsfreiheit.

Examples

"Die Tarifautonomie schützt Gewerkschaften und Arbeitgeber vor staatlichem Eingriff."

Natural Translation

Collective bargaining autonomy protects unions and employers from state interference.

Literal Translation

The collective-bargaining-autonomy protects trade-unions and employers from state interference.

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