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Saxony Brewery Workers Strike Over Stalled Wage Talks

NGG’s walkouts target four Radeberger Gruppe breweries as stalled talks spur fears of summer delivery shortages

Overview

  • On June 27, NGG initiated warning strikes at Freiberger Brauhaus, Radeberger Brauerei in Dresden, Sternburg Brauerei in Leipzig and Krostitzer Brauerei to pressure for stalled wage talks.
  • The union is demanding a 7% pay raise, at least €300 extra for employees and targeted increases for trainees and logistics staff after the employer presented no offer.
  • NGG accused Radeberger Gruppe, part of the Oetker Gruppe, of blocking tariff progress nationwide and dragging out negotiations.
  • Night and early shift workers fully participated in the walkouts, bringing production to a halt and risking supply gaps this summer.
  • With the next negotiation set for August 14, the union warns that more strike actions are likely if no progress is made.