Wage Quarrel in Public Transport: Employers to Propose Fresh Meeting Time
- Businesses push for revised timelines
Hey there! It's shake-up time in the public transportation sector as a disagreement concerning wages brews! Here's the lowdown on what's happening:
Recent Happenings in the Wage Fight
First up,let's talk about the discussions at Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) — they've hit a snag and negotiations have flopped. This means a fresh warning strike, blocking most subways, trams, and buses in Berlin, is imminent.
But the tale doesn't end there. The United Services Trade Union, Verdi, is gearing up for a strike vote from March 26 to April 4. If, ultimately, more than 75% of members voting favor indefinite strikes, chaos may descend upon Berlin's transport system.
BVG's Stance and Call for Mediation
Here's where BVG steps in. They see Verdi's demands as a stretch, particularly the insistence on a 750-euro monthly wage hike. The company has proposed mediation to iron out the issues, but Verdi is cautious, on the lookout for any attempts to delay the process.
Tensions and Criticisms
The atmosphere is still tense, and there's plenty of criticism flying about. Stay tuned for updates as this saga unfolds!
The community policy for the public transportation sector is likely to be affected due to suspended negotiations between employers and Verdi, as the union prepares for potential indefinite strikes after a vote from March 26 to April 4. Should more than 75% of members vote in favor, vocational training and the overall evolution of the transportation system could face disruptions in Berlin. Despite BVG's proposed mediation, tension persists, and delays in the process remain a concern for Verdi.
