- Another alert incident in the urban area's preschools
The labor unions GEW and Verdi have declared another work stoppage notice at local childcare facilities. Childcare educators are now also set to protest on the following Thursday, with an initial call for action on the previous Thursday. The unions cited the continuous unwillingness of the Berlin Senate to engage in discussions regarding a collective agreement focused on educational standards and staff relief as the reason for this action.
GEW Berlin has initiated a vote on the possibility of an indefinite strike within Berlin's municipal childcare centers. "The strained work situation in Berlin's childcare facilities has been an issue for some time," stated Christiane Weißhoff from GEW Berlin. "The Senate needs to take action now." The unions are advocating for collective bargaining agreements to guarantee educational standards and alleviate the workload of childcare educators.
A demonstration is scheduled for the first day of the warning strike in front of the government building
On this week's Thursday, a protest will take place in front of the government building as part of the warning strike, during which the first session of the state government after the summer break will commence in the morning.
GEW Berlin has urged its members to participate in the demonstration scheduled for Thursday, aiming to put pressure on the Senate to address their concerns. The continued standoff between the Berlin Senate and GEW and Verdi over a collective agreement focused on educational standards and staff relief could potentially escalate into an indefinite strike in Berlin's municipal childcare centers.
