In Germany, each major industry has a dominant employer association and union that conduct industry-wide bargaining for all companies in the industry.

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This is known as the "sector-level bargaining system" and is a unique aspect of Germany's labor relations system. Each industry has a dominant employer association and union that negotiate sector-wide collective agreements that apply to all companies in the industry, not just individual companies. This helps to ensure a certain level of wage and working conditions across an entire sector.

In Germany, Each Major Industry Has a Dominant Employer Association