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Germany Hit by Widespread Transport Strike
27 Feb
Summary
- Public transport workers across Germany are striking.
- The strike affects buses, trams, and local trains.
- Negotiations cover working conditions, hours, and pay.
Public transportation services in Germany have been significantly disrupted as local transport workers commenced a widespread strike on February 27 and 28. The industrial action, called by the Verdi public sector union, has brought buses, trams, and local trains to a standstill across the nation.
The strike is a strategic move by the union to strengthen its position in ongoing negotiations. Key discussion points include improvements to working conditions, specifically addressing working hours and shift arrangements. Furthermore, the union is negotiating enhanced allowances for night and weekend work, alongside salary increases.
These collective wage agreement talks involve about 150 different bus, tram, and local train companies. The industrial action directly affects approximately 100,000 employees across various German states, including major cities like Berlin and Hamburg, highlighting the broad impact of the strike.
