Alert: Potential Disruptions in Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg
Brace yourself, parents, students, and Berlin residents, as your daily routines may be disrupted due to a potential warning strike. On the agenda? Schools, daycares, city and district administrations, police stations, fire departments, and forestry companies are all under the spotlight. Why, you ask?
The Verdi trade union, GEW teachers' union, GdP police union, and IG BAU trade union have united forces to call for a warning strike in Berlin, putting public sector employees in a tight spot. The controversy stems from ongoing salary negotiations, which have not yielded an agreement as of yet, despite two rounds.
Verdi is demanding a 10.5% pay raise, with a minimum of €500 per month over twelve months and an additional €200 for trainees. To top it off, they're advocating for a €300 city-state bonus for residents in Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg. The employers, however, have yet to present any counteroffers. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for December 7 and 8 in Potsdam.
What you should know
The ongoing wage dispute between Verdi, GEW, GdP, and IG BAU unions and public sector employers could ignite a domino effect in wage negotiations among other federal states. The possibility of union members securing substantial gains in these regions could encourage similar demands in other areas and broader national labor policies.
It is worth noting that Verdi, GEW, and GdP unions have an extensive history of advocating for improved working conditions, wages, and benefits for members in various public services across Germany. IG BAU might also be involved in lobbying activities, but their specific role in the ongoing wage dispute remains unclear at this time.
Sources: [1] [2]
[1] Verdi, GEW, GdP: Die Verhandlungen mit den Ländern gehen weiter. (nachrichtenblatt-spiegelberg.de) [2] Hausmeister und Sonstige: Der Lohnschnellzug flieht weiter. (news.de)
Keep an eye on developments in this ongoing story, and stay tuned for updates as negotiations continue. In the meantime, prepare for potential disruptions in your daily routine, from schools and kindergartens to administrative services and emergency services.
