Berlin Faces 48-Hour BVG Strike as Labor Dispute Intensifies

Verdi plans a two-day walkout next week, citing insufficient wage offers, with potential for an indefinite strike looming.

The planned strike will take place on March 19 and 20, halting most U-Bahn, tram, and bus services in Berlin for 48 hours.
Verdi demands a monthly wage increase of €750 per employee, citing inflation and lagging pay compared to other German states.
The BVG has proposed a phased increase totaling €375 over two years, calling Verdi's demands financially unsustainable.
Negotiations have stalled after five rounds, with Verdi threatening an indefinite strike if no agreement is reached by March 21.
Essential services like S-Bahn, regional trains, and some privately operated bus lines will remain unaffected during the strike.