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Ver.di

Ver.di, short for Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft, is a large German trade union representing employees in service industries such as retail, healthcare, public services, and transportation. It advocates for workers' rights, fair wages, good working conditions, and job security through collective bargaining and negotiations with employers. As a member-driven organization, Ver.di aims to improve the quality of work life and ensure employees’ voices are heard in workplace decisions and policy development. It plays a key role in influencing labor policies and promoting fair labor standards across various service sectors in Germany.