Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer facts for kids

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The Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL) is a German trade union. Its name means "German Train Drivers' Trade Union". A trade union is a group of workers who join together. They work to protect their rights and improve their working conditions. The GDL mainly represents train drivers in Germany. Its current president is Claus Weselsky, who took on the role in 2008.

About the GDL

The GDL is a union for train drivers in Germany. It helps its members with their jobs. This includes things like fair pay and good working hours. The union has about 34,000 members. Many of these members live in what was once East Germany.

Part of a Bigger Group

The GDL is also a member of a larger group called the Deutscher Beamtenbund (dbb). The dbb is a big organization. It represents many different unions for public service workers in Germany. Being part of the dbb helps the GDL work with other unions. This makes their voice stronger when they talk about workers' rights.

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Norbert Quitter, a GDL leader, speaking at a rally in Frankfurt in 2015.

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