Widespread Labor Disputes Escalate Across Germany's Public and Private Sectors

Verdi-led strikes intensify as workers demand higher wages, better conditions, and shorter contracts in various industries.

Verdi continues to lead nationwide strikes in public services, including child care, waste management, and transportation, with demands for an 8% wage increase or at least €350 more per month, plus additional free days.
In Berlin, the Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) strike extended into Saturday, closing all recycling centers and disrupting waste collection services.
Negotiations between Verdi and Deutsche Post remain unresolved, with the union rejecting a proposed 3.8% pay raise over 27 months, calling it insufficient amidst rising living costs.
Private bus operators in Baden-Württemberg face potential unending strikes after Verdi declared negotiations failed, with the union pushing for a 9% wage increase over a 12-month period.
Railway workers represented by EVG are in ongoing talks with Deutsche Bahn, seeking a 7.6% pay rise and improved conditions, though no agreement has been reached yet.