Train drivers' union GDL reaches agreement with rail company Netinera
As the GDL explained, working hours are to be gradually reduced from 38 hours per week to 35 hours per week from January 1, 2025 until January 1, 2028. As part of the pay increase, a second inflation compensation premium of 1900 euros will be paid, which, together with the payment of 1100 euros already made, meets the GDL's demand.
According to the information, wages will be increased by 420 euros per month in two stages by the end of 2024. By then, night and Sunday bonuses will also be increased twice by five percent each. Remuneration for trainees will also be increased, according to the GDL. The collective agreement provides for a term of 24 months.
"We have finally made the railroad professions more attractive with this agreement," explained Weselsky. "Our members have the prospect of working a 35-hour week in a few years' time."
Netinera is a subsidiary of the Italian group Trenitalia and operates regional railway lines in several German states.
Negotiations with other companies with which the union is negotiating new collective agreements, above all DB, have failed for the time being. Deutsche Bahn put an offer on the table, including an eleven percent wage increase, but rejected negotiations on a reduction in working hours from the current 38 to 35 hours per week, citing the shortage of skilled workers.
The GDL then broke off negotiations. A ballot of union members is currently underway to strike more often and for longer from January.
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- The Train drivers' union GDL and rail company Netinera agreed on a wage agreement that includes a pay increase for its members.
- The Train drivers' union GDL and rail company Netinera agreed on a reduction of working hours from 38 to 35 hours per week, which will be gradual from January 1, 2025 until January 1, 2028.
- As part of the agreement, Netinera also agreed to pay a second inflation compensation premium of 1900 euros to its train drivers, meeting the GDL's demand.
- According to Claus Weselsky, chairman of the GDL, the agreement makes railroad professions more attractive and provides its members with the prospect of working a 35-hour week in a few years' time.
- Despite the successful negotiations with Netinera, the GDL is currently in negotiations with other companies, including DB, but these have failed so far due to disagreements on working hour reductions.
Source: www.stern.de
