On the night of March 27, the largest strike organized by the trade unions EVG and Verdi began in Germany.
The purpose of the event is to achieve higher wages for transport workers in the face of sharply increased inflation, according to Deutsche Welle.
In Berlin on Monday, March 27, only the U Bahn, buses and trams operate.
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According to the publication, the strike will last 24 hours. It is expected that about 350 thousand people will take part in it.
The strike has already disrupted railroads and airports. In particular, almost all flights were canceled at many German airports. DW clarifies that the Berlin airport continued to operate, however, flights to the airports involved in the strike were canceled.
The Deutsche Bahn railway concern on the eve announced the suspension of long-distance trains throughout the country until the morning of March 28. Also, most commuter trains will not run during the strike. In addition, public transport was partially suspended in seven states of Germany.
According to DW, the strike, the largest since 1992, is timed to the next round of negotiations between trade unions and representatives of the German authorities, which is scheduled for March 27-29. The Verdi union is aiming for a 10.5% increase in workers’ wages, and no less than 500 euros per month. The EVG advocates a 12% increase in wages for employees of German railways, but not less than 650 euros per month.
Source: Racurs
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