This is the 9342nd most frequent German word.
maximalforderungen
"Maximalforderungen" means "maximum demands" or "maximum requirements" in English.
Here, "Maximalforderungen" is used to describe the "highest demands or requests" placed by the union, representing their utmost expectations.
Die Maximalforderungen der Gewerkschaft wurden in den Verhandlungen nicht erfüllt.
The maximum demands of the union were not met during the negotiations.
In this context, "Maximalforderungen" refers to the "most ambitious demands or requirements" that are unlikely to be completely fulfilled.
Es ist unrealistisch, dass alle Maximalforderungen in einem Kompromiss berücksichtigt werden.
It is unrealistic for all maximum demands to be considered in a compromise.
"Maximalforderungen" indicates the "extreme or top-level demands" which might complicate the negotiation process.