Overview

• The third round of wage negotiations between Verdi and logistics employers in Bavaria ended without agreement, prompting strikes until December 23.
• Verdi is demanding a flat €368 monthly wage increase, citing inflation and wage gaps, while employers have offered a 3.5% raise in January 2025, 2.5% in 2026, and a €780 one-time payment.
• Strikes are targeting major logistics companies like Hermes, UPS, Kühne and Nagel, and Schenker, though DHL is unaffected as it is not part of the negotiations.
• Rotating strike actions could disrupt the delivery of over 435 million packages expected during the holiday season, though some firms claim to have contingency plans in place.
• Employers argue that economic challenges limit their ability to meet Verdi's demands, while Verdi emphasizes the essential societal role of logistics workers.