Tarifverhandlungen: Verdi ruft zu Warnstreiks an sechs Seehäfen auf
Die Gewerkschaft verhandelt für 11.000 Beschäftigte über neue Löhne – und fordert 8,2 Prozent mehr Geld. Montagabend beginnen an den deutschen Nordseehäfen Streiks.
The United Services' Trade Union (Verdi) has called for 24-hour warning strikes at six German ports, starting on Monday evening. The strikes will affect the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Bremen, Wilhelmshaven, Emden, and Brake. The reason for the strikes is ongoing negotiations over union agreements. Verdi rejected an offer from employers on Friday, citing a survey of employees.
Over 6,100 workers participated, with the majority deeming the employer's offer insufficient. The first round of negotiations began in July in Bremen. Verdi is demanding a 8.2 percent increase in hourly wages compared to the current level, with the agreement to last for one year. Employers, represented by the Central Association of German Port Operations (ZDS), offered a 5.1 percent wage increase over 19 months during the first round.
Verdi's negotiations leader, Sylvi Krisch, stated that "this signal to employers that we mean business with our tariff order is urgently needed." Verdi plans to wait for a third negotiation round and has not yet received a response from ZDS.
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