The United Services Trade Union (ver.di) is one of the largest trade unions in Germany, representing around 1.9 million members. It provides comprehensive legal protection, educational offerings, and advocates for fair working conditions and wages. Solidarity and justice are at the heart of its mission.
The United Services Trade Union (ver.di) is one of the largest and most influential trade unions in Germany. Founded on March 19, 2001, through the merger of five individual trade unions, ver.di now represents around 1.9 million members from over 1,000 different professions.
ver.di offers a wide range of services and support for its members. These include:
The main mission of ver.di is to promote solidarity and justice in working life. The union advocates for the recognition and appreciation of employee contributions and fights for better working conditions, fair wages, and comprehensive protection of workers' rights. ver.di is based on the values of solidarity, co-determination, and joint representation of interests[1][2].
ver.di is committed to various areas to create a sustainable and fair working world:
ver.di is divided into ten regional districts and five specialist areas and is led by a nine-member federal board. The highest body of the union is the Federal Congress, which meets every four years to establish the principles of union policy, elect the federal board and the union council, and grant discharge[1].
With its strong community and comprehensive service offerings, ver.di is an important player in the German labor market, tirelessly advocating for the rights and interests of its members.
