Overview

• The public service strike, led by Verdi and the Beamtenbund, impacts over 2.5 million workers across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and transportation.
• Key demands include an 8% salary increase, a minimum of €350 more per month, and additional vacation days for employees.
• Municipal employers argue the demands are financially unsustainable, citing strained budgets and high levels of debt across many cities.
• The strike follows a lack of proposals from employers in the second round of negotiations, with further disruptions expected if no agreement is reached.
• The strike occurs against the backdrop of a tragic attack on a Verdi demonstration in Munich, where two people were killed, prompting calls for solidarity and reflection.