Port employees in Bremerhaven go on strike.

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In Hamburg, workers at the ports stopped their duties on the previous Friday, and by Tuesday, these protests spread to Bremen's Neustädter Hafen. As Verdi reported, the employers' representatives haven't presented a decent deal yet. Verdi wants several things, including a raise in hourly payments by three euros, effective since June 1st, and a proportionate enhancement to the shift premiums for the 12-month term of the collective bargaining agreement.

The Central Association of German Seaports even suggested a 2.5% salary bump or an extra 60 cents an hour, starting from June 1st. They also planned to boost the shift premiums by 24 cents to 2.50 euros. The third round of talks is planned to occur on the 17th and 18th of June in Hamburg.

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1. The United Services Union, a trade union representing port workers, has issued a warning strike notice to the Central Association of German Seaport Operators ZDS, including its members operating in Hamburg and Bremerhaven's ports.
2. The dispute over tariffs and shift premiums in the shipping industry has led to concerns about potential strikes affecting transportation operations in major German seaports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven.
3. The Central Association of German Seaport Operators ZDS has previously suggested a 2.5% salary increase to employers and a 24 cent boost in shift premiums for their workers, but it seems the transport union is not satisfied with these proposals.
4. Despite the ongoing negotiations between the Central Association of German Seaport Operators ZDS and various trade unions, including the United Services Union, the shipping industry in cities like Hamburg and Bremen, including Bremerhaven, continues to face potential disruptions due to strikes and protests.
5. The transportation industry in Germany, including seaports in cities like Hamburg and Bremen, has been under scrutiny, as trade unions such as the United Services Union advocate for employee rights and fair compensation, sending ripple effects through shipping and related services.
6. With the ongoing employer-employee disagreements in the shipping industry and threat of strikes in major German seaports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven, transportation costs and shipping schedules may be impacted, affecting businesses and consumers alike.

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