GDL members vote in favor of indefinite strikes at Deutsche Bahn

GDL members vote in favor of indefinite strikes at Deutsche Bahn

The train drivers' union GDL may now also call for indefinite strikes in the wage dispute with Deutsche Bahn. In a ballot, around 97 percent of the voting members were in favor of this, as announced by the GDL in Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday.

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1. The ongoing strike by the German railroad workers' union GDL is causing significant disruptions in rail traffic across Germany.
2. The German government is closely monitoring the strike situation at Deutsche Bahn, as it could lead to increased tariffs for consumers using the German railroad.
3. The strike at Deutsche Bahn is also affecting trade between Frankfurt on the Main and other major cities in Europe, as it is one of the busiest railroad hubs in Germany.
4. The international shipping community is watching the situation closely, as the German railroad strike could impact traffic on important trade routes.
5. Meanwhile, trade unions in other industries are observing the collective bargaining conflict between the GDL and Deutsche Bahn, as it could have implications for their own negotiations with employers.
6. Some analysts predict that if the strike continues, it could lead to a long-term impact on the competitiveness of German industries that rely heavily on rail transportation.

Source: www.stern.de