Deadlocked negotiations in the retail sector
The wage talks in the retail sector in Rhineland-Palatinate are at a standstill. After six unsuccessful rounds of negotiations, there is no sign of any movement from the trade union Verdi, explained the trade association in Mainz on Monday. Therefore, there is currently no point in further negotiations.
Most recently, an increase in wages of at least 10 percent in two stages with a minimum hourly wage of 13 euros was offered for a 24-month term. The employers' proposal also included a tax and duty-free inflation compensation bonus totaling 750 euros. However, this offer was also rejected by the union. Verdi, on the other hand, had not made a single proposal of its own.
A Verdi spokesperson reacted with great incomprehension to the employers' actions. There will now be further protest actions. The union has yet to discuss further steps in the deadlocked wage dispute.
The Rhineland-Palatinate Retail Association is the umbrella organization representing the interests of around 12,000 companies in the state with a total of 150,000 employees.
Amidst the deadlocked negotiations, some retailers are considering implementing tariffs to offset potential increased costs due to the wage dispute. This could potentially impact the retail trade in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The potential increase in tariffs and the ongoing wage dispute might also affect consumer spending in the retail trade sector in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Source: www.dpa.com
