US EditionTens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany
The Verdi union halted bus and tram services in nearly all German states, impacting about 150 companies as workers demand better pay and shorter shifts.
- On Feb 2, Verdi launched a nationwide transport strike, with tens of thousands of public transport workers walking off and shutting bus and tram services in most cities while operators were expected to return to negotiations.
- After talks stalled last week, Verdi called the strike demanding shorter shifts, longer rest breaks and higher pay while municipal and state employers proposed cuts to sick pay and flexible hours.
- About 150 municipal transport companies were hit by the walkout in all but one of Germany's 16 federal states, halting services fully in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Freiburg, while Deutsche Bahn said some S-Bahn urban rail and long-distance services would run.
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op-online.deThere is nothing going on in public transport in many places today. Verdi is on strike – and the reactions are fierce. The union is fighting for fair working conditions.
Nationwide public transport strike hits Germany
Public transport across Germany ground to a halt on Monday in a strike called by one of the country's biggest unions in a dispute over pay and conditions.Bitter winter weather and icy surfaces in large parts of the country mean that alternatives for commuters, such as walking or cycling, are more hazardous than usual.The Verdi...
Where passengers in Germany are most affected by transport strikes on Monday
Public transport was severely disrupted across Germany on Monday as a large-scale warning strike brought buses, trams and underground lines in many regions to a halt. Here's where passengers are most affected.
Due to a nationwide warning work stoppage, buses, trams and metros may remain at their stations in Germany.
City transport workers across Germany are on strike on Monday. Trams, buses and subway trains are stuck in garages and depots. Their drivers are demanding better working conditions and higher wages. The strike has made the morning commute to work or school more difficult for millions of people in 15 of Germany's 16 states.
Significant public transport disturbances in Germany are expected throughout the course of the month, due to a national crisis of the Verdi Union.
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