Published 1 year ago

Largest strike in decades leaves Germany at a standstill

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Airports and bus and train stations across Germany were at a standstill on Monday morning, disrupting millions of commuters and travellers at the start of the work week during one of the largest walkouts in decades in Europe's largest economy.

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Times of India

Labor strike over pay paralyzes rail, and air travel in Germany

The 24-hour walkout also affected cargo transport by rail and ship, as workers at the country's ports and waterways joined the strike. Many commuters opted to drive, causing delays on the roads, while those who could worked from home. Unions are seeking a pay increase of at least 10.5% and have dismissed offers from employers of 5% in two stages plus one-off payments.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Strike brings Germany's public transport network to halt

The 24-hour walkout is one of the largest the country has experienced in decades.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Millions of Germans face transport disruption in cost of living ‘mega-strike’

Monday’s transport walkout will include workers at airports, railways, buses and metro linesGermany commuters are bracing for major disruption as transport staff across the country get set to stage a major strike to push for wage hikes in the face of brisk inflation.Workers at airports, ports, railways, buses and metro lines throughout much of Europe’s biggest economy are expected to heed a call from the Verdi and EVG unions and take part in the…

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Largest strike in decades brings Germany to a standstill

The 24-hour strikes called by the Verdi trade union and railway and transport union EVG were the latest in months of industrial action which has hit major European economies as higher food and energy prices dent living standards

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Germany ‘mega strike’ brings trains and planes to a standstill

Employees are pressing for higher wages to blunt the effects of inflation, which reached 9.3 per cent in February

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Germany at a standstill as huge strike halts planes and trains

Airports and bus and train stations across Germany were at a standstill on Monday, causing disruption for millions of people during one of the largest walkouts in decades in Europe's biggest economy as soaring inflation stokes wage demands.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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