Overview

• The Verdi union has called for a strike in Potsdam ahead of the third round of public sector wage negotiations with the government.
• Protest activities include a central demonstration at Lustgarten and a march to the Luftschiffhafen, with additional strikes across Brandenburg.
• Police have deployed significant resources, including state and federal officers, to manage the protests and ensure public safety.
• The demonstrations have caused widespread traffic disruptions, including road closures and significant morning delays for commuters.
• Verdi demands an 8% wage increase or at least €350 more per month for public sector employees, but employers claim these demands are financially unsustainable.