Fast-Food Workers in Germany Prepare for Strikes During Holiday Season

Union NGG announces warning strikes after wage negotiations with major chains like McDonald’s and Burger King collapse.

Union NGG plans strikes in Germany's fast-food sector during the Advent season, following a breakdown in wage negotiations.
The union demands a €15 hourly starting wage, a €500 monthly raise for higher-tier workers, and a €500 one-time payment for union members.
Additional demands include increased apprenticeship pay, ranging from €1,150 to €1,350 depending on the year of training.
The employers' association, including companies like McDonald’s, Burger King, and KFC, offered only minor wage increases and a 42-month contract duration, which the union deemed unacceptable.
Union representatives criticized the lack of progress and warned of louder, more impactful actions to address worker dissatisfaction.