A significant strike is underway at municipal hospitals in the southwest, led by the Marburger Bund union. They are demanding an 8.5 percent wage increase and reforms to shift work regulations.
A central rally in Stuttgart has been organized to amplify their message. Emergency services at affected hospitals remain operational, although elective surgeries are postponed.
The collective agreement primarily covers municipal hospitals, excluding specific clinics in Berlin. Ongoing negotiations with the Association of Municipal Employers' Associations (VKA) have yet to yield an agreement.
The strike is set to continue until January 17, with local chapters evaluating further actions. Patients are advised to expect service disruptions, but emergency care will be maintained.
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