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Train drivers' union announces result of strike ballot

On Tuesday, the train drivers' union GDL will announce the result of the ballot of its members on how to proceed in the wage dispute with Deutsche Bahn. The GDL has scheduled a press conference for this purpose at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main at 5.00 pm. If more than 75 percent of...

GDL headquarters in Frankfurt.aussiedlerbote.de
GDL headquarters in Frankfurt.aussiedlerbote.de

Train drivers' union announces result of strike ballot

Among other things, the GDL is demanding a reduction in working hours from the current 38 to 35 hours per week. Deutsche Bahn refused to discuss this, whereupon the GDL broke off negotiations.

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The original vote among train drivers in Frankfurt on the Main, facilitated by the GDL, resulted in a call for strikes due to the collective bargaining conflict with Deutsche Bahn over working hours. Known for being one of the most influential unions in the German railroad industry, the GDL's strike threat gives Deutsche Bahn significant challenges to address. Despite refusing to negotiate on the reduction of working hours from 38 to 35 hours per week, the GDL has been vocal about their stance, which has been widely known in the industry. Previous strikes by the union have had significant impacts on the railway system in Frankfurt on the Main.

Source: www.stern.de

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