Berlin Transit Workers Consider New Offer as Strike Deadline Approaches

The BVG has proposed increased wages and shorter contract terms, but Verdi's demands for higher pay remain unresolved.

The BVG's latest offer includes a 13.6% wage increase over two years, with monthly raises of €240 retroactive to January 2025 and an additional €135 starting March 2026.
Contract duration has been reduced from the initially proposed 48 months to 24 months, addressing one of Verdi's earlier concerns.
Employees can voluntarily extend their weekly working hours from 37.5 to 39 hours, earning up to 4.7% more pay under a flexible model.
Verdi continues to demand a €750 monthly wage increase and a shorter 12-month contract, which the BVG deems financially unfeasible.
A decision on potential indefinite strikes is expected after Verdi consults its members and reviews the offer by Friday, ahead of a March 21 negotiation deadline.