Nationwide Public Sector Strikes Intensify as Verdi Pushes for Higher Wages

Strikes disrupt public services across Germany, with Verdi demanding an 8% pay increase and better working conditions ahead of key negotiations.

Public sector workers across Germany, including those in healthcare, waste management, and public transport, are participating in widespread strikes this week.
Verdi is calling for an 8% wage increase, a minimum of 350 euros more per month, and three additional vacation days for public sector employees.
Major disruptions include halted public transport in cities like Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin, as well as closures of kindergartens and delays in waste collection services.
The strikes come ahead of the third round of negotiations with federal and municipal employers, set to begin on March 14 in Potsdam, as no agreement has been reached in previous talks.
Recent protests have drawn thousands of participants nationwide, with Verdi emphasizing workers' frustrations over stagnant wages and increasing workloads.