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.
ver.di stands for „Vereinte Deinstleistungsgewerkschaft“. This includes, among many other areas, trade, postal and logistics services, health, or security services.
The „Industriegewerkschaft für Bau, Agrar und Umwelt“ (IG BAU) cares for employees from the construction industry, building cleaning, and agriculture.
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.
The „Education and Science Trade Union“ (GEW) advocates for employees in all educational institutions, including kindergartens, schools, and universities.
Anyone working for a railway company, whether as a driver, service staff, or mechanic, belongs to the „Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft“ (EVG).
The „Police Trade Union“ represents employees of the state and federal police, as well as customs officials – meaning that, in addition to police officers, it also supports staff in administration or IT.