Nationwide Strike in Cash Transport Sector Threatens ATM Cash Shortages

A two-day strike by cash transport workers, driven by stalled wage negotiations, may disrupt cash availability at ATMs across Germany.

The strike, organized by the Verdi union, involves approximately 10,000 cash transport workers demanding higher wages and better benefits.
Cash transport operations have been significantly reduced, with very few transport tours starting, potentially leading to cash shortages at ATMs.
The Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Geld- und Wertdienste (BDGW) has not yet presented an acceptable offer, prompting the strike to coincide with ongoing negotiations in Munich.
Verdi's demands include overtime pay for hours exceeding eight per day, uniform holiday and Christmas bonuses, and a 31-day annual leave policy.
Preparations by banks and service providers, such as stocking ATMs in high-traffic areas, aim to mitigate potential cash shortages during the strike.