Trade unions are interest groups of …

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Why is this answer correct?

Trade unions represent the interests of employees, for example on pay and working conditions; the basis for this is freedom of association under Article 9(3) of the Basic Law. Young people and pensioners do not have separate interest organisations of this kind, and employers are represented by employers' associations.

Trade unions represent employees, employers' associations represent employers.

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