Tariffs - Verdi calls for warning strikes at banks
Verdi demands in the two separate collective bargaining rounds each a 12.5 percent increase, at least €500 more per month, and a €250 per month raise for monthly remuneration of young employees. The duration of the new collective agreements should be one year. The latest offer from the employers, according to Verdi's own statements, was rejected because it would have meant real wage losses for the employees.
In Berlin, Deutsche Bank and other prominent banks, such as IBB and Commerzbank, closely watched the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. On Sunday, the United Services Union issued a warning strike notice, citing unsatisfactory salary proposals from employers. The strike could potentially affect financial institutions in Brandenburg as well. The Berlin Savings Bank, a local bank, expressed support for the union's demands, urging for fair wage increases. Tampering with tariffs could further complicate the situation, potentially leading to increased tensions between banks and unions. Landesbank Berlin, a significant regional bank, called for a balanced resolution to prevent further disruptions in the financial sector.
