Unions & The Right.

The article draws a parallel between the German Trade Union Federation's (DGB) support for the current German government's coalition agreement, its war preparations, and the militarization of society, with the support provided by the General German Trade Union Federation (ADGB) to the Nazi regime in 1933. It suggests a concerning historical echo, implying that the DGB's current actions mirror the ADGB's fateful endorsement of a dangerous political agenda. The article underscores the DGB's endorsement of policies that are interpreted as contributing to the buildup of military strength and the fostering of a war-ready societal mindset. The author sees this as a repetition of a past mistake, highlighting the ADGB's backing of the Nazi regime's initial consolidation of power. The core argument is that the DGB's support for the current government's agenda, particularly its military aspects, risks repeating the historical tragedy of enabling a dangerous and destructive political course. The author implies that such actions, under the guise of national interest, carry the potential for disastrous consequences similar to those of the Nazi era. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/02/f5a5-m02.html