Verdi announces further warning strikes in the north and in MV
The Verdi trade union has announced further warning strikes in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the deadlocked wage dispute in the retail, wholesale and foreign trade sectors. There will be a joint strike rally of the participating companies in Lübeck on Thursday. "On December 1 and 2, numerous other strike events will then take place in Kiel, Lübeck, Neumünster, Rostock and Schwerin," announced Verdi's northern district in Kiel on Wednesday.
Despite numerous attempts, the talks that began in May did not succeed in reaching a wage agreement in either the retail or wholesale and foreign trade sectors. "The Verdi bargaining committees have shown a very clear willingness to compromise on numerous points, but the employers' offers still mean a severe loss of real wages for hard-working colleagues," said Verdi negotiator Bert Stach. "It is up to the employers to move forward."
Verdi Nord is demanding an increase in wages and salaries of 2.50 euros per hour for retail employees and an increase in hourly wages to 13.50 euros for the lower groups of employees. For wholesale employees, the union is demanding a 13 percent increase in wages and salaries, but at least 400 euros.
The ongoing wage dispute in the retail, wholesale, and foreign trade sectors has led to Verdi announcing further warning strikes in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, affecting tariffs and retail trade. If no agreement is reached, multiple strike events are planned for December 1 and 2, affecting cities like Kiel, Lübeck, Neumünster, Rostock, and Schwerin. The employers' unwillingness to offer fair wages has caused tension, as Verdi negotiators have proposed a significant wage increase for both retail and wholesale employees.
Source: www.dpa.com
