The Verdi union has imposed limiting measures at the Rostock University Medical Center as part of a salary dispute, with operations reportedly reduced to weekend levels. Around 1,000 individuals, including hospital staff, tax office employees, and wardens, participated in the related demonstration led by union representative Friedrich Gottschewski. The warning strike was set to continue until the late shift at the university hospitals, and employees in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania had already participated in similar actions in November.
Verdi is demanding a 10.5% salary increase for employees, amounting to a minimum of 500 euros over 12 months, affecting over 48,000 state employees and approximately 2,000 municipal civil servants. Negotiations are scheduled to continue in Potsdam, and other sectors, including private clinics, have been called to join the action. The warning strike has led to discussions concerning potential wage adjustments in the police sector, affecting numerous public services in Germany.
The ongoing collective bargaining conflict has garnered support from the United Services Union, a sister organization of Verdi in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Unimedicine, a prominent healthcare provider in Germany, is closely monitoring the dispute for potential implications in the private clinic sector. If the conflict persists, further strikes and disruptions to public services, such as emergency services and healthcare facilities, may occur.
While Verdi's specific objectives and future plans for the collective bargaining dispute in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have not been outlined in detail, such disputes commonly seek to address concerns regarding wage increases, working conditions, and job security. Resolving collective bargaining conflicts is crucial to maintain fair wages and working conditions within the public service sector.
