Deutsche Post parcel centres were closed for shifts due to warning strikes organized by the Verdi trade union, impacting operations nationwide. Strikes began in regions like Baden-Württemberg and are expected to continue as demands for a 7% wage increase and more vacation days collide with Deutsche Post's lower offers. Additionally, public sector workers, particularly in Cologne's daycare centres, joined the strike, highlighting widespread labor unrest. After unsuccessful negotiations, the next talks are scheduled for Monday, indicating persistent tensions in labor relations.
Employees in regions like Freiburg and Bremen participated in the strikes that could significantly delay mail and parcel deliveries, as negotiations with Deutsche Post are ongoing.
Verdi's warning strikes are centered on demands for a 7% wage increase and three additional vacation days, which conflict with Deutsche Post's offer of a mere 1.8% raise.
The union's strikes extend beyond postal services, affecting public sector workers including those at municipal daycare centres in Cologne, highlighting a broader trend in labor unrest.
Negotiations between Verdi and Deutsche Post have thus far fallen short, emphasizing the growing tensions in labor relations, with the next bargaining round set for Monday.
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