20-Hour Strike by German Train Drivers' Union Disrupts National Railway Services

Deutsche Bahn cancels negotiations after GDL demands pay rise, shorter working hours without pay reduction.

Germany's national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, ran a drastically reduced schedule due to a 20-hour strike by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL).
The strike, which began at 10 p.m. on Wednesday and ended at 6 p.m. on Thursday, led to a massive disruption in services throughout the country.
The GDL is demanding a salary increase of €555 ($593) per month for employees, a one-off payment of €3,000 to counter inflation, and a reduction in working hours from 38 to 35 hours per week without a pay reduction.
Deutsche Bahn, which offered an 11% pay increase, canceled talks with the GDL after the union called the strike.
The strike varied regionally, with some regions experiencing a complete halt in regional train services.