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Central Association of German Chimney Sweeps

German trade union and professional association for the chimney sweeping trade, known as ZDS.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Central Association of German Chimney Sweeps (Zentralverband Deutscher Schornsteinfeger e.V., ZDS) describes itself as a trade union and professional association of the chimney sweeping trade. It states that it negotiates collective agreements, supports members in labour and social law, and is committed to training and further education as well as to emission and environmental protection. It publishes the trade journal "Der Schornsteinfeger" eleven times a year.

History

The ZDS states that it has been "solidarisch engagiert" since 1907. It describes itself as a trade union and professional association of the chimney sweeping trade, and notes that the chimney sweeping trade is undergoing change.

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Trade union and professional association of the chimney sweeping trade

  • Der Schornsteinfeger

    Trade journal published eleven times a year.

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