der Sozialpartner
Translation
social partner, employers' associations and trade unions
Examples
Die Sozialpartner verhandeln über einen neuen Tarifvertrag.
The social partners are negotiating a new collective agreement.
Die Regierung traf sich mit den Sozialpartnern.
The government met with the social partners.
Grammar Patterns
the Sozialpartner ((negotiate)) the social partners negotiate The social partners are negotiating wages.
Similar Words
Tarifpartner (collective bargaining partners)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Partner' (partner).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'partners' in 'society' who negotiate working conditions: unions and employers.