Charité Subsidiary Labor Dispute Intensifies Over Emergency Staffing Compliance

CFM seeks punitive action against Verdi negotiator as union renews calls for negotiations on strike-related staffing rules.

The ongoing labor dispute between Verdi and Charité subsidiary CFM centers on integrating 3,200 workers into the public sector wage contract (TVöD).
A Berlin court previously allowed the strike but mandated extensive emergency staffing, which remains a key point of contention.
CFM accuses Verdi of failing to comply with court-ordered emergency service requirements and has requested fines or detention for the union's lead negotiator.
Verdi argues that some emergency tasks, like cafeteria operations, are unnecessary for patient care and calls for a reassessment of staffing rules.
The Arbeitsgericht has yet to decide on CFM's legal request, while Verdi continues to push for renewed negotiations.