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Gearing Up for the Decisive Bargaining Round in Potsdam
Despite aiming for a framework similar to the latest wage agreement in the federal and local authorities' public sector, the Tarifgemeinschaft deutscher Länder (TdL) finds the proposed 11.5% average increase financially unfeasible. The first two rounds of collective bargaining has ended unsuccessfully without an employer proposal. The upcoming negotiations, deemed critical, will commence around the tables in Potsdam.
Interestingly, Hesse, not a TdL member, will handle its employees' negotiations separately in 2024.
Beyond the Headlines:
The United Services Union, wishing to affect the outcome, has expressed support for TdL's initiative while advocating for a more measured increment. The German Civil Service Association in Hesse will participate in parallel discussions for its employees. The anticipated bargaining showdown in Potsdam has the potential to serve as a template for similar wage adjustments across various workplaces.
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Worth Noting:
- Despite the lack of a clear result in the previous rounds, the third round of negotiations is a significant event in the collective bargaining process.
- The German labor unions, including Ver.di, have been actively engaging in strikes, aiming to place pressure on employers to agree to higher wages.
- Certain sections of the German business community are likely to present their arguments against significant wage increases in order to maintain viable operational costs and competitiveness.
The ongoing strikes and negotiations indicate a complex and tense process, with labor unions vying for substantial wage increases and businesses likely to resist these demands to preserve their financial health and market position.
