Overview

• Verdi confirmed warning strikes across all areas of the affected TÜV companies after wage and benefit talks collapsed
• TÜV Nord and TÜV Hessen centres will halt key services on July 22–23 ahead of the next negotiation round on July 24–25
• TÜV Süd employees will stage rolling actions until August 1, when their tariff discussions with employers resume
• The union is demanding 8% pay increases for TÜV Süd staff and 7.5% for TÜV Nord and Hessen workers along with minimum boosts and member benefits
• Main inspections (Hauptuntersuchung) are expected to face widespread restrictions, potentially delaying motorists seeking mandatory vehicle checks