Teachers and Vocational Workers Unite for Warning Strike in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Over 8,000 educators and vocational teachers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are prepared to join forces for a warning strike on November 28, as announced by the union GEW. The union's mission is to voice their concerns over pay, working conditions, and job security in the education sector across the federal state.
The seminal cause behind this collective action is the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between GEW and the collective bargaining association of the federal states, which commenced on October 26. Regrettably, employers have yet to present a proposal, and they also disagree with the union's primary demands. The GEW is urging for a 10.5% pay increase, a minimum increase of 500 euros, a twelve-month term, and a collective agreement for student employees in universities.
The nationwide "education strike day" on November 28 is the backdrop for this high-stakes standoff. In addition to traditional schools, this walkout aims to emphasize the plight of vocational institutions, highlighting their concerns about education sector tariffs.
GEW is planning a central demonstration in Schwerin, with buses transporting the striking teachers to the state capital. The union's objectives span beyond a significant pay rise; they also aim for improved conditions such as a twelve-month term and a collective agreement for student employees in universities.
Driven by the same incentives, the German trade union ver.di is engaging in widespread strikes, advocating for pay raises and better working conditions across the public sector and transport associations. In Berlin, for instance, ver.di is pushing for an augmented monthly wage of 750 euros for all public transport employees[1][2].
If there's no imminent agreement, the union threatens to escalate the strikes across the nation. The strikers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will most likely share these same, nationwide concerns while advocating for local-specific demands. However, the full extent of these demands necessitates further confirmation through local reports or official union communiqués.
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