Verdi Calls for Pre-Christmas Strikes in Bavarian Parcel Services

The union demands higher wages for 100,000 logistics workers, with disruptions to deliveries expected across the region.

The Verdi union has announced strikes in Bavaria's courier, express, and parcel services, starting three weeks before Christmas.
Workers from companies like UPS, FedEx, Hermes, and DPD are expected to participate, potentially causing widespread delivery delays or cancellations.
The strikes are meant to pressure employers ahead of the third round of wage negotiations scheduled for December 16.
Verdi is demanding a €368 monthly wage increase for a 12-month contract, calling the employer association's 4.6% raise offer inadequate.
The union highlights low pay in the sector, noting that trained logistics workers currently earn just €15.17 per hour.