Tariff dispute - Passenger association calls for longer lead time for warning strikes
The passenger association Pro Bahn is calling for sufficient preparation time for commuters and travelers in light of the warning strike announcement by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL). "What we criticize is the short notice. We would like it to be announced two days in advance when the strike will take place so that passengers can prepare for it," federal chairman Detlef Neuß told dpa on Wednesday evening. In the most recent case, it was only one day.
"We would like a longer lead time so that home office can be arranged with the employer or a carpool can be formed," said the head of the passenger association Pro Bahn. In addition, there are many travelers on Fridays who are going on vacation or home for the weekend. The effects of the warning strike, which is planned by the GDL until 10 p.m. on Friday evening, will probably continue into Saturday. At the same time, Neuß emphasized: "We are not questioning the right to strike."
The GDL has called on its members to go on another warning strike at Deutsche Bahn. From Thursday evening, 10 p.m., until Friday evening, 10 p.m., passengers will once again have to prepare for thousands of train cancellations in nationwide rail traffic. The strike has been called by all employees in the long-distance and regional transport sectors, among others, as well as employees of the suburban trains in Berlin and Hamburg, as announced by the GDL on Wednesday evening.
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- The proposed warning strike by the GDL could significantly impact travelers in Neuss and nearby areas, such as Mönchengladbach, as rail services might be disrupted.
- The Union of German Locomotive Drivers (GDL) has a strong presence in North Rhine-Westphalia, and their actions often influence rail traffic in cities like Neuss and Düsseldorf.
- Local commuters in Neuss and other cities in the region, such as Mönchengladbach and Duisburg, rely heavily on the railroad for their daily commute and may be affected by the potential disruptions caused by the strike.
- The GDL's decision to call for a warning strike could also affect intercity rail traffic and long-distance train connections, making it difficult for passengers from different German cities, including Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Bonn, to travel between their destinations.
- The passenger association Pro Bahn is advocating for better communication between transportation unions and the public, specifically asking for a longer lead time before announcing strikes to give commuters and travelers ample time to plan alternative means of transportation or accommodate their schedules.
- The call for a wage dispute resolution and the subsequent warning strike by the GDL has sparked concerns among railroad associations in Germany, as they worry about the overall impact on passengers and the country's rail transportation system as a whole.
- Despite the call for a warning strike by the GDL, there have been ongoing efforts to promote pro-railroad policies and initiatives, with associations advocating for improved infrastructure, greater investment in the industry, and a more collaborative approach between unions and rail operators.
Source: www.stern.de
