Massive Public Transport Strike Paralyzes German Cities
Freezing temperatures in many regions have added to the disruption, forcing commuters to seek alternative transportation. The strike began at 3 a.m. local time on Monday, affecting nearly all German states except Lower Saxony.
The action was organized by the Verdi trade union, which represents roughly 100,000 public transport employees. Negotiations with municipal and state transport authorities broke down after talks failed to resolve disputes over wages and working hours. Verdi is pushing for shorter work weeks, longer rest periods, and higher bonuses for night and weekend shifts, though many cities are struggling with tight budgets.
Speaking to local media, Verdi representative Frank Schischefsky defended the strike: “We can’t choose the timing of the wage dispute. Unfortunately, we can’t wait for better weather.”
The next round of negotiations is scheduled for February 9, and Verdi has warned that additional strikes could occur if employers do not meet their demands.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
