Nationwide Public Sector Strikes Target Equal Pay and Working Conditions
German unions call for strikes on Equal Pay Day and International Women's Day to demand fair wages and improved conditions for 2.5 million public sector workers.
- The Verdi union has organized nationwide strikes on March 7 and 8, focusing on professions predominantly held by women, such as childcare, healthcare, and social work.
- The strikes coincide with Equal Pay Day and International Women's Day, highlighting ongoing gender pay disparities and challenging working conditions in public sector roles.
- Key demands include an 8% salary increase, a minimum raise of 350 euros per month, three additional vacation days, and a fourth day off for union members.
- Municipalities and public facilities, including kindergartens, clinics, and city administrations, are expected to face significant disruptions during the strike actions.
- The next round of public sector wage negotiations, representing 2.5 million workers, is scheduled for mid-March in Potsdam after no agreement was reached in earlier talks.
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