Betriebsrat
works council
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bəˈtʁiːps.ˌʁaːt/
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Cultural Note
The Betriebsrat is a uniquely German institution of codetermination (Mitbestimmung). Elected by employees, it has legally binding rights on hiring, firing, working hours, and workplace conditions. This system has no direct equivalent in most English-speaking countries.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Betriebsrat hat gegen die Entlassungen protestiert.
The works council protested against the layoffs.
Ohne Zustimmung des Betriebsrats darf die Firma keine Überstunden anordnen.
Without the works council's approval, the company cannot order overtime.