Unsuccessful negotiations lead to warning strikes in public sector unions
Verdi union declared warnings strikes after the second round of negotiations failed to produce satisfactory results in Potsdam on Friday. Employees from various sectors, such as schools, police, judiciary, and university hospitals, were involved in these negotiations. However, it's important to note that civil servants in Germany generally do not have the right to strike. Consequently, only a fraction of teachers or police personnel may participate in the planned walkout.
Verdi leader Frank Werneke expressed frustration, stating that employers failed to present any offers during the second round and rejected all essential demands. In response, Werneke announced that Verdi would significantly extend the warning strikes before the next round of discussions.
The next set of negotiations with the collective bargaining association of the federal states is scheduled for early December. Verdi is demanding a 10.5% pay rise and an additional €500 per month for the approximately 1.1 million employees covered by collective agreements.
In light of the unsuccessful negotiation round, Verdi may use warnings strikes as a form of protest against the employers' refusal to meet their demands, potentially impacting news coverage on FB-InstantArticles and politics-inland. With the limited striking rights for civil servants in Germany, only select individuals, such as teachers and police personnel, may participate in the Verdi-initiated strike that will target Desk Delta and other relevant sectors in the public sector.
Moreover, the ver.di union has announced the escalation of its warnings strikes just before the next round of negotiations in December, pushing for a substantial pay raise of at least €500 per month for over 1 million employees under collective agreements, including those working in FB-InstantArticles and politics-inland coverage.
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