Overview

• Strikes organized by the Verdi union have affected over 200 healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency services across Germany.
• Approximately 20,000 workers joined the industrial action, leading to delays in non-urgent medical procedures while critical care services remain operational under emergency agreements.
• Verdi is demanding an 8% pay increase or a minimum of €350 more per month, along with improved shift allowances, three additional vacation days, and better terms for trainees and interns.
• Municipal employers have criticized the strikes, arguing they harm public services and disrupt essential sectors like childcare, healthcare, and public transport.
• The third round of negotiations between Verdi and public sector employers is scheduled for March 14–16, with further strikes planned in other sectors, including childcare and social work, on Friday.