minister of labour

/ˈmɪnɪstər əv ˈleɪbə/

"Minister of Labour" refers to the government official responsible for employment policy, labour law, and workplace relations. The precise German equivalent varies by country and level of government.

1. Arbeitsminister

The most common German equivalent at any national level; the feminine form is Arbeitsministerin.

The minister of labour announced tighter rules on overtime pay.
Der Arbeitsminister kündigte strengere Regelungen zur Überstundenvergütung an.
She was appointed minister of labour after the snap election.
Nach der vorgezogenen Wahl wurde sie zur Arbeitsministerin ernannt.
The minister of labour held talks with trade union leaders over the proposed wage freeze.
Der Arbeitsminister führte Gespräche mit Gewerkschaftsführern über den geplanten Lohnstopp.

2. Bundesminister für Arbeit und Soziales [formal] · German federal government

Official title of the German federal minister; frequently shortened to Arbeitsminister in everyday usage.

The German minister of labour presented the annual labour market report to parliament.
Der Bundesminister für Arbeit und Soziales legte dem Bundestag den Jahresbericht zur Arbeitsmarktlage vor.
The minister of labour is responsible for pension reform in Germany.
Der Bundesminister für Arbeit und Soziales ist in Deutschland für die Rentenreform zuständig.

Notes

In American English the equivalent title is "Secretary of Labor" (note the spelling without "u"), not "minister". In German, the feminine form Arbeitsministerin must be used when referring to a woman. Austria uses "Bundesminister für Arbeit" as the equivalent title; Switzerland has no direct single-portfolio federal equivalent.

Synonyms

employment minister labor minister secretary of labor

Related phrases

ministry of labour labour market cabinet minister trade union workforce policy labour law