Stalemate in BVG Wage Negotiations: Verdi Presses On with Vote for Indefinite Strike
- Bargining Negotiations Yield No Outcome
Hey there, buckle up! We've got a gripping tale of unfinished business between the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) and Verdi, the labor union. It seems like the sixth round of wage negotiations ended with a whimper rather than a bang, with no tangible results in sight.
Verdi had earlier announced plans for a vote on an indefinite strike, and it looks like that vote is still gonna happen. The union members will be casting their ballots from March 26 to April 4, 2025. If at least 75% of the participating members give the green light, it's straight to the assembly lines with the work stoppage.
In the meantime, the current strike, which started at 3 AM on March 26 and is scheduled to end at 3 AM on March 28, has been causing quite a ruckus in Berlin's public transport system. U-Bahn, trams, and numerous bus services have all been feeling the strain, leading to considerable disruptions.
Despite some positive vibes resulting from recent discussions, Verdi isn't willing to back down from their demand for a whopping 750 euros per month wage increase for their members. BVG, on the other hand, has only proposed a lesser increase over a span of two years. With mediation on the table, proposed by BVG but yet to receive Verdi's approval, we're stuck in a limbo.
Stay tuned for updates on this rollercoaster ride! The outcome could have a significant impact on everyone using Berlin's public transport system.
- The Community policy should address the ongoing stalemate in wage negotiations between Verdi and BVG, as the union presses on with a vote for an indefinite strike.
- Despite Verdi's plans for vocational training programs, the current state of negotiations is causing disruptions in Berlin's public transport system, including U-Bahn, trams, and bus services.
- The Berlin Evening Gazette ('Tagesspiegel') might consider reporting on the involvement of VERDI in vocational training programs for their members, as a potential countermeasure in the negotiations with BVG, which could help in finding a resolution and improving the public transport system.
