Massive restrictions are to be expected on German local transport next week. Ver.di has called for a wave strike on public transport.
There is a strike in public transport almost across the country. (Source: Kzenon /depositphotos.com)
The strikes in Germany are never ending. A short time ago there was a strike in local transport on just one day. Since collective bargaining has failed again, the ver.di union has called for a new strike, which this time will be much larger.
The strike will begin on Monday, February 26, 2024 and end on Saturday, March 2, 2024. However, there is not a week-long strike everywhere. Depending on the federal state, work stops for different lengths of time. However, a strike should generally take place over several days and usually all day long. The main strike day is March 1st, which is also the climate strike day called for by the Fridays for Future movement.
All federal states except Bavaria are affected by the strikes. Ver.di has one Press release No further details were given on the duration and extent of the strikes in the respective federal states. This information will probably follow shortly.
It may be that subways and buses are not running in some places, but S-Bahn operations may continue as normal, so passengers do not necessarily have to get into the car.
“The signal that the employees sent with their strike on February 2nd was apparently not sufficiently understood, because collective bargaining in the individual federal states has still remained without results. In order to finally bring movement to the negotiations, we must now pressure is being put on employers again. That’s why we’re calling on employees to take concerted action,” says ver.di chairwoman Christine Behle.
Just a few days ago there was a warning strike at several large airports in Germany. Ver.di had called on Lufthansa ground staff to stop work.
Demand for more relief for employees
While Lufthansa ground staff are concerned with more money for their employees, ver.di in public transport is more committed to improving working conditions by relieving the burden on employees. The aim is to shorten weekly working hours, more vacation and additional relief days for shift and night work.
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