German word

Arbeiterkammer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʁbaɪ̯tɐˌkamɐ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchamber of labour

Example

Die Arbeiterkammer bietet kostenlose Beratung an.

The Chamber of Labour offers free advice.

Illustration for Arbeiterkammer (chamber of labour)

More examples

Man kann eine Beschwerde bei der Arbeiterkammer einreichen.

You can file a complaint with the chamber of labour.

Core concept

An official employee-service office linking workplace problems with specialized legal help.

Common phrases

  • Beschwerde bei der Arbeiterkammer

    complaint to the chamber of labour

  • Beratungsstelle der Arbeiterkammer

    advice centre of the chamber of labour

  • Angebote der Arbeiterkammer

    services offered by the chamber of labour

Similar words

Gewerkschaft: A collective employee organization campaigning for improved wages and working conditions.
Betriebsrat: An elected workplace committee representing staff in discussions with the employer.
Kammer: An official professional or industry institution offering member services and administration.
Sozialversicherung: A public scheme paying benefits when illness or unemployment interrupts income.

Definition in German

Ein Organ, das die rechtlichen und sozialen Interessen von Arbeitnehmern vertritt und betroffenen Personen Information und Beratung zur Verfügung stellt.

Word origin

The compound Arbeiterkammer joins Arbeiter, derived from Arbeit, 'work', with Kammer, which developed from Latin camera, 'room' or 'vault'.

Usage tips

  • In modern usage, Arbeiterkammer usually refers to Austria's statutory chamber representing employees.

Other meanings

  • labor chambernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Arbeiterkammerberatungchamber of labour counsellingnoun

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