Salary conflict - Chemnitz City-Bahn faces yet another stoppage.
The head of GDL, Claus Weselsky, revealed that their members are actively fighting for the implementation of a 35-hour work week, a concept already in place at over 45 railway companies. The union has been staging strikes at Chemnitz's local transportation company for some time now.
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The ongoing wage dispute between the Union of German Locomotive Drivers (GDL) and the Chemnitz City-Bahn has led to multiple railroad strikes, significantly affecting traffic in the region. Despite the pressure from tariffs, GDL is determined to push for a 35-hour work week, a demand already met by over 45 railway companies. Claus Weselsky, the head of GDL, has been vocal about their fight, with strikes continuing over the weekend in Chemnitz. The recent strikes have caused disruptions in the local transportation system, potentially impacting the upcoming European Championship qualifying matches for the German national soccer team. The strikes have also become a source of concern for residents and businesses in Saxony, as the flood of the aftermath still lingers in Chemnitz.
