der Betriebsrat
Translation
works council, staff council
Examples
Der Betriebsrat vertritt die Interessen der Mitarbeiter.
The works council represents the interests of the employees.
Wir müssen den Betriebsrat informieren.
We have to inform the works council.
Grammar Patterns
The works council does sth. The works council decides tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mitarbeitervertretung (employee representation), Personalrat (staff council, for public sector)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Betrieb' (company, operation) and 'Rat' (council, advice). Literally 'company council'.
Memory Tips
A council ('Rat') for the company's operations ('Betrieb').