Overview

• The Verdi union has called for continued strikes across Deutsche Post operations, affecting both mail and package deliveries.
• Around 170,000 Deutsche Post employees are covered by the ongoing wage negotiations, which have seen three failed rounds of talks so far.
• Verdi is demanding a 7% wage increase over 12 months and three additional vacation days, while the company has offered a 3.8% raise over 27 months and one extra vacation day for some workers.
• The strikes have caused significant delays, with millions of mail items and packages left undelivered, impacting customers nationwide.
• The fourth round of negotiations is scheduled for Monday, with Verdi pushing for a revised offer that addresses rising living costs and workload concerns.