Striking Workers on the Move in Kiel's Public Sector
- Multitudes of civil servants in Kiel's administration sector expressing dissatisfaction
Let's get down to brass tacks: Hundreds of public servants from different walks of the federal government and municipalities have joined forces for a statewide warning strike in Kiel. It's all part of a plan orchestrated by several trade unions to crank up the heat on bosses before the third round of pay negotiations kick off this Friday in Potsdam.
Got your attention? Good! It all started with two marches and a rally in Kiel. Marchers proudly brandished banners with slogans like "Professionals deserve more," "People before profits, even in hospitals," "0.0 offer = zero appreciation = strike," or "Cut hours, not corners." Two main columns — one commencing at the union headquarters and the other at Ostseekai — converged at the town hall square for a culminating rally. Guess who'll be laying down some inspiring words? None other than Verdi federal board member, Christoph Schmitz-Detlefsen.
You ask, was it felt nationwide? Absolutely! Verdi Nord's spokesperson, Frank Schischefsky, assures us that the strike impacted the Kiel Canal, energy providers, and various municipalities, including the state capital Kiel, with traffic monitoring. Trade unions aren't mincing words when they say the employers' part didn't bring any concrete proposals to the table in the first two rounds of negotiations.
Now, what actually is Verdi asking for? Among other things, they want an eight-percent wage hike, a minimum monthly bump of 350 euros, and an added three days off for public sector employees. Apart from them crying "wolf," the employers claim such demands are unattainable financially. So, buckle up — the next round of pay negotiations are taking place in Potsdam from March 14-16.
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- The striking public sector employees in Kiel, including those from the federal government and municipalities, are issuing a strong warning before the third round of pay negotiations in Potsdam, urging for an eight-percent wage hike and additional benefits.
- The nationwide impact of the strike in Kiel is evident as it affected the Kiel Canal, energy providers, and various municipalities, particularly the state capital Kiel, causing traffic disruptions.
- During the statewide warning strike in Kiel, a key figure, Christoph Schmitz-Detlefsen, Verdi's federal board member, delivered inspirational words to the protesters, who participated in marches and rallies, carrying vocational training-related banners and slogans.
