This German unions Verdi and EVG they called 24-hour strike rail transport from 0.00 hours Monday that threatens to paralyze the country. they are a claim 10.5% salary increase for public sector employees.
EVG hopes that stop all commuter traffic, Deutsche Bahn’s medium haul and high speed will also affect the main lines, many of which will not be operating any direct flights on Monday.
Verdi Hamburg reports on its behalf that agreements have been reached with affected companies and organizations to circulate emergency services, make emergency landings or urgent medical transport of patients in the event of an accident.
Lufthansa has confirmed the cancellation and some delays of some of its flights on Sunday due to technical problems. According to the Bloomberg news agency, this is due to technical issues with external providers affecting check-in and boarding at Frankfurt Airport.
This strike affects the transport sector Just before the climax of Holy Week and given high demand after years of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Union wage demands
In the current collective bargaining process, ver.di is demanding a 10.5% salary increase for federal and local government employees, but at least 500 euros per month more for a period of twelve months. Negotiations will continue in the third round in Potsdam on 27-29 March 2023.
Railway association EVG claims for its part 650 euro salary increase for all as a social component, alternatively 12% more, for a period of twelve months. In addition, it is aimed to eliminate “wage inequalities” such as paying regionally different wages for the same work.
second round of negotiations with About 50 companies in the railway and transportation sector will continue. Easter week. Entrepreneurs have until then to prepare negotiable offers.