2025-03-04 13:29:09

Public Sector Strikes Demand Better Conditions

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com

Recent strikes orchestrated by the Verdi union have brought attention to the demands of public sector employees across Germany. The strikes, affecting hospitals, daycares, and emergency services, are part of a broader campaign for improved wages and working conditions. Verdi is advocating for an 8% wage increase, at least 350 euros more per month, and additional benefits such as higher shift allowances and extra days off. These demands apply to over 2.5 million employees in the federal and municipal sectors.

Employers have deemed the demands financially unfeasible, leading to a stalemate in negotiations. The focus is particularly on sectors with a high concentration of female employees, emphasizing the need for better job attractiveness and reduced staff shortages. The strikes began in early March and are set to culminate in major events in Kiel and Rostock on March 13, 2025. Despite previous negotiation rounds, no significant progress has been achieved, highlighting the ongoing struggle for fair compensation and working conditions in the public sector.

zeit
4. März 2025 um 02:30

Wage Conflict: Post Collective Bargaining Negotiations Continue

Economy
Collective bargaining negotiations between Verdi and Deutsche Post; Verdi demands 7% higher wages for around 170,000 mail carriers, postal workers and other logistics employees, Post offers 1.8% and later 2% increase; the fourth round of negotiations is taking place at a secret location; thousands of employees struck in parcel and mail centers as well as delivery, leading to delays; the logistics group DHL is the owner of Deutsche Post; observers consider an agreement to be possible.
stern
4. März 2025 um 02:30

Wage Dispute: Warning Strikes in the Public Sector in Lower Saxony

Politics
Economy
The daycare center is closed, the garbage is not collected, and the appointment at the citizens' office is postponed: A warning strike is affecting large parts of Lower Saxony. The background is the wage dispute in the public sector.
t-online
4. März 2025 um 02:30

Post-Wage Negotiations to Continue

Economy
Negotiations between Verdi and Deutsche Post on a collective bargaining agreement for 170,000 logistics employees; Warning strikes in parcel and mail centers led to delays.
zeit
4. März 2025 um 02:30

Wage Dispute: Warning Strikes in the Public Sector in Lower Saxony

Politics
Economy
The municipal union Komba has called on public sector employees in Lower Saxony to strike today. Affected are, among others, daycare centers, citizens' offices and waste disposal companies, as the union announced. In Braunschweig, Göttingen, Peine, Lüneburg, Buchholz, Laatzen, Salzgitter, Hannover and the Harz region, citizens must expect restrictions, a spokesman said. In Hannover, a rally is also planned.
CW

Account

Waiting list for the personalized area


Welcome!

InfoBud.news

infobud.news is an AI-driven news aggregator that simplifies global news, offering customizable feeds in all languages for tailored insights into tech, finance, politics, and more. It provides precise, relevant news updates, overcoming conventional search tool limitations. Due to the diversity of news sources, it provides precise and relevant news updates, focusing entirely on the facts without influencing opinion. Read moreExpand

Your World, Tailored News: Navigate The News Jungle With AI-Powered Precision!