Salary dispute - Private bus industry's wage conflict set to be concluded
The announcement reveals that the proposal includes concessions on salary, inflation adjustments, bonuses, break rules, and occupational pension schemes. Verdi had been pushing for two 8.5% wage hikes, a 3,000 euro allowance to account for inflation, and compensated breaks for approximately 6,000 staff members.
In response to this dispute, Verdi had initially called for five days of warning strikes among drivers, which led to disruptions in bus services across Frankfurt, smaller cities, and rural areas. However, buses in Kassel, Darmstadt, and Wiesbaden were unaffected because they fell under different collective bargaining agreements.
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- In a surprising development, the United Services Union announced its disagreement with the proposed tariff settlement in the Offenbach-based private bus industry, citing concerns about wage adjustments and retirement provisions.
- The Union has also expressed dissatisfaction with the tariff dispute, claiming that the proposed changes do not adequately address the needs of their employees, leading to the possibility of a strike action.
- This wage dispute has escalated, with the Employer and United Services Union failing to reach an agreement, potentially leading to further disruptions in traffic, especially in regions such as Hesse.
- During the height of the wage dispute, retirees expressed their concerns about the potential impact of the tariff dispute on their retirement provision, urging both parties to find a solution that ensures financial stability for all involved.
- Despite the ongoing wage dispute, some private bus operators in neighboring regions, such as Kassel, Darmstadt, and Wiesbaden, have not been affected due to separate collective bargaining agreements.
