ver.di

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:

• Legal Protection and Representation: Support with labor law issues and representation in all instances.
• Educational and Advisory Services: Free seminars on topics such as labor law, health policy, social competence, and works council work through the educational provider ver.di Bildung + Beratung (ver.di b+b)[1][2].
• Collective Bargaining and Working Conditions: Negotiation of collective agreements and setting standards for fair wages and good working conditions.
• Special Advisory and Service Offers: Offers for various life situations, such as for seniors, self-employed individuals, or civil servants[2].

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:

• Structural Adjustments: ver.di has implemented a matrix organization that reflects both the entirety of the organization and the specific interests of individual professional groups. This includes the bundling of specialist areas and the separation between collective and individual union work[1].
• Transparency and Accountability: ver.di regularly presents transparency reports to disclose the use of contributions and to be accountable[1].
• Education and Training: Through ver.di b+b, the union offers extensive educational and training programs, ranging from employer-funded seminars to specific courses for various professional groups[1].

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.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vereinte_Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft
• 2 - https://www.verdi.de/ueber-uns
• 3 - https://www.verdi.de/themen/arbeit/++co++6c32cc08-6d54-11ec-b675-001a4a16012a
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/IG_Metall
• 5 - https://www.flixbus.de/unternehmen/ueber-flixbus