Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund
AuthorAs an umbrella organization, the German Trade Union Confederation (German: Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund; DGB) represents its eight-member trade unions in dealings with political decision-makers, parties and associations. It is the political voice of the trade unions and coordinates trade union activities. For instance, it comments on draft legislation and coordinates representation in social insurance schemes, chambers and courts. With around 5.7 million organized employees, the DGB is the world’s largest trade union federation. In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, it represents around 1.3 million members.