Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
Hamnfyran
English translation:
Gothenburg Dockworkers Union (Dockworkers Union Gothenburg branch)
Added to glossary by
Charlesp
Jan 16, 2018 20:54
6 yrs ago
Swedish term
Hamnfyran
Swedish to English
Bus/Financial
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Does anyone know if there is any term in use for "Hamnfyran" ?
I am referring here to Hamnarbetarförbundet's Avdelning 4 in Göteborg -
http://hamn.nu/avd/hamn4/
(http://www.gp.se/om/Hamnfyran)
I am referring here to Hamnarbetarförbundet's Avdelning 4 in Göteborg -
http://hamn.nu/avd/hamn4/
(http://www.gp.se/om/Hamnfyran)
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | Gothenburg Dockworkers Union |
Michael Ellis
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| 3 | Branch |
Deane Goltermann
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Proposed translations
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Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Extensive experience in industry
Native in: English (Variants: British, US) 
Works in: Swedish to English, Norwegian to English
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Gothenburg Dockworkers Union
Hamnfyran is the bane of employers in the Gothenburg maritime industry. It is a highly militant and virtually autonomous branch of the National Dockworkers Union - which itself is not a member of the Trades Union Council (LO).
An option is "the Dockworkers Union Gothenburg branch"
Ref 2 uses "Swedish Dockworkers Union Section 4" but I think it is important to use Gothenburg, as this branch/section is so distinctive compared to other ports.
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Note added at 12 hrs (2018-01-17 09:25:58 GMT)
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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in the USA and British Columbia uses the word 'local' instead of branch or section.
An option is "the Dockworkers Union Gothenburg branch"
Ref 2 uses "Swedish Dockworkers Union Section 4" but I think it is important to use Gothenburg, as this branch/section is so distinctive compared to other ports.
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Note added at 12 hrs (2018-01-17 09:25:58 GMT)
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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in the USA and British Columbia uses the word 'local' instead of branch or section.
Reference:
http://www.gp.se/nyheter/ekonomi/hamnfyran-ojuste-medling-i-hamnen-1.4611202
https://theloadstar.co.uk/gothenburg-lockout-descends-farce-mediators-say-theyve-enough/
Note from asker:
| Excellent suggestion! |
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Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Sweden
Native in Swedish
&
English
Sweden
Easy reading - Good writing
Native in: English 
, Swedish
Works in: Swedish to English
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Branch
Several possibilities, but the references are an UK example...
Reference:
https://www.rmt.org.uk/about/contact-us/branch-directory/london-and-anglia-branch-directory/
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