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The unions in the “Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund“ (DGB) are responsible for different sectors. Depending on the field in which your company operates, one of the following unions is responsible for you:

In the union „Nahrung – Genuss – Gaststätten“ (NGG), you are right if you work, for example, in gastronomy, the hotel industry, or food production.

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ver.di stands for „Vereinte Deinstleistungsgewerkschaft“. This includes, among many other areas, trade, postal and logistics services, health, or security services.

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The „Industriegewerkschaft für Bau, Agrar und Umwelt“ (IG BAU) cares for employees from the construction industry, building cleaning, and agriculture.

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If you work in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, electrical, steel, or wood sectors, or the textile industry, the „Industriegewerkschaft Metall“ (IGM) is your union.

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The „Gewerkschaft für Erziehung und Wissenschaft“ (GEW) advocates for employees in all educational institutions, including kindergartens, schools, and universities.

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Anyone working for a railway company, whether as a driver, service staff, or mechanic, belongs to the „Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft“ (EVG).

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Die „Gewerkschaft der Polizei“ kümmert sich um Beschäftigte der Landes- und Bundespolizei und beim Zoll – also neben Polizist*innen zum Beispiel auch um Angestellte aus Verwaltung oder IT.

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