Weather - State agency warns of limited winter service
The State Office for Road Construction and Transport (LBV) has warned that winter services will be severely restricted in some areas on Wednesday. According to the LBV, this is due to a strike call by the unions in the road maintenance depots.
However, an emergency service agreement had been concluded with the Verdi trade union to ensure that all maintenance depots were manned. This means that the winter service can be regulated, but not fully guaranteed.
"The right to strike is a valuable asset in Germany," said LBV Director Frank Quirmbach. The LBV fully understands this and will do everything in its power to keep the roads as free of snow and ice as possible. Road users were asked to drive carefully.
According to the LBV, the absence of the striking employees will be compensated for as far as possible by an external company. However, depending on the weather conditions, this will not be possible in all areas.
Information on the winter service
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- Despite the strike, the State Office for Road Construction and Transport (LBV) has managed to secure an emergency service agreement with the United Services Union (Verdi), ensuring some level of winter service regulation.
- In Schleswig-Holstein, where the weather can be particularly harsh, the lack of striking employees in road maintenance depots may result in limited winter service capacity, even with the assistance of an external company.
- The ongoing road construction projects in various state enterprises across the country might have contributed to the increased tension between the LBV and the trade unions, leading to the current strikes in road maintenance depots.
- Traffic in some areas might be affected by the strikes and the weather conditions, making it essential for road users to remain vigilant and drive cautiously to ensure their safety during their travels.
Source: www.stern.de
