Berlin Transit Dispute Ends with Wage Agreement Pending Ratification

BVG and Verdi reach a settlement including wage increases, bonuses, and allowances, with union members set to vote by April 28 to finalize the deal.

The BVG and Verdi have agreed to a settlement following months of strikes and stalled negotiations, averting further transit disruptions in Berlin.
The agreement includes a phased wage increase totaling 430 Euros monthly, starting with 380 Euros in June 2025 and an additional 50 Euros in January 2026.
Employees will receive a one-time payment of 1,500 Euros for the initial months of the contract, along with enhanced shift and holiday allowances.
The deal, mediated by Matthias Platzeck and Bodo Ramelow, also outlines plans for flexible work-time models to be introduced in 2027.
Union members and BVG boards must ratify the agreement by April 28, with approval expected to prevent any further strikes in the near term.