GDL ends warning strike: rail traffic back on schedule
Following the warning strike by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL), rail traffic in Bavaria resumed according to the regular timetable on Friday morning. This applies to all long-distance and regional services, according to a spokesperson.
Due to the wage dispute with Deutsche Bahn (DB), the GDL had called on its members nationwide to go on a 20-hour warning strike from Wednesday evening. The employees were to strike from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday. As a result, there were also numerous train cancellations and delays in Bavaria.
The representatives of the GDL and DB met last week for the first round of negotiations for a new collective agreement. In the wage negotiations, the union is demanding, among other things, an increase of 555 euros per month for employees as well as an inflation compensation bonus of up to 3000 euros. The sticking point is the demand for a reduction in working hours from 38 to 35 hours for shift workers with full pay compensation.
The resolution of the GDL's warning strike has significantly improved railroad traffic, allowing for a smooth schedule once again. However, the lingering issue of tariffs and workplace conditions might lead to future strikes, potentially causing disruptions in tariffs and traffic.
Source: www.dpa.com
