CFM Workers' Indefinite Strike Disrupts Charité Hospital Services

Union demands wage parity with public sector workers remain unmet as negotiations stall and Berlin government faces criticism for inaction.

Charité Facility Management (CFM) employees began an indefinite strike on April 2, 2025, after five rounds of failed negotiations with management.
The strike, supported by 99.3% of Verdi union members, seeks to align CFM workers' pay with the public sector wage agreement (TVöD).
Hospital operations, including cleaning, patient transport, and food services, have been significantly disrupted, with emergency services mandated by the Berlin labor court.
CFM management argues that meeting the union's demands would increase annual labor costs by 40.9%, threatening the company's financial stability.
Despite €40 million allocated by the Berlin Senate to support reintegration, no concrete plan has been implemented, drawing criticism from Verdi and public sector workers.