IIn the collective bargaining dispute with Deutsche Bahn, the train drivers' union GDL has called for a new, six-day strike. The industrial action should begin on Wednesday night and last until Monday evening next week, the GDL said on Monday night. At DB Cargo, which is responsible for freight transport, the strike is scheduled to begin on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.
“With the third and supposedly improved offer, Deutsche Bahn AG has once again shown that it is undeterred in pursuing its previous course of refusal and confrontation – there is no trace of any desire to reach agreement,” explained the GDL. The union announced a press conference for Monday morning to explain its decision.
GDL wants to reduce weekly working hours
Collective bargaining with the railways is currently on hold; the GDL has already supported its demands twice with strikes. The talks failed in particular due to the demand for a reduction in weekly working hours from the current 38 to 35 hours with full wage compensation.
On Friday, the GDL group made some concessions on this issue and presented a new offer that includes the option of reducing working hours to 37 hours per week from 2026 with full wage compensation. However, employees can alternatively receive a larger wage increase.
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