The DGB district Baden-Württemberg is the political voice of 780,000 union members. It advocates for good work, social justice, and a sustainable society. With regional presence and active lobbying, it strengthens the interests of employees in the state.
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The DGB District Baden-Württemberg, based in Stuttgart, is the political voice of approximately 780,000 union members in the state, as of the end of 2023. As the umbrella organization of the eight member unions – IG Metall, ver.di, IG BAU, IG BCE, NGG, GdP, EVG, and GEW – the DGB District represents the union interests to political decision-makers, parties, and associations.
The main mission of the DGB District Baden-Württemberg is to represent and promote the social, economic, social, and cultural interests of employees. Central themes include good work, a socio-ecological transformation, equal opportunities, and strengthening social cohesion. The campaign "BWGerecht" draws attention to disadvantages, underpayment, precarious work, and social injustice, and proposes ways to improve the working world and make collectively agreed work the standard again[1][3][4].
The DGB District is divided into six regions: North Baden, Heilbronn-Franken, Stuttgart, Neckar-Alb-Upper Danube, Southeast Württemberg, and South Baden. Each region is active at the municipal and county levels and organizes campaigns as well as representation in local committees. There are 37 city and district associations active statewide, where union members are engaged on a voluntary basis. The district is democratically structured, with delegates from all eight member unions electing the boards[1][4].
The DGB District Baden-Württemberg advocates for a sustainable and just society. The sustainability goals include promoting better educational opportunities, reconciling work and family, and modern public services. A bold financial policy should help ensure that justice for all in a prosperous country like Baden-Württemberg is an achievable goal. Furthermore, the DGB is committed to the socio-ecological transformation to represent the interests of employees regarding environmental and social justice[1][4].
The DGB District takes positions on legislative proposals and coordinates union representation in social insurance, chambers, and courts. As an umbrella organization, the DGB does not conclude collective agreements, but it supports and coordinates the collective bargaining policies of the member unions. Through its lobbying and political external representation, the DGB District Baden-Württemberg helps strengthen and represent the interests of employees at the state level[3][4].
Thus, the DGB District Baden-Württemberg is a central player in the trade union landscape, tirelessly advocating for the rights and interests of employees and working towards a fairer and more sustainable society.
