BERLIN, April 21 (Reuters) – Rail workers went on strike across Germany on Friday, largely paralyzing services at national operator Deutsche Bahn (RIC:RIC:DBN.UL), in the latest in a series of unemployment for wages in Europe. bigger economy.
The strike, organized by the EVG union, was due to take place from 3 am (0100 GMT) to 11 am, although the train network was expected to be affected throughout the day.
State-owned Deutsche Bahn said all its long-distance connections would be canceled until 1:00 p.m. and few commuter trains would run.
The EVG, which negotiates on behalf of 230,000 workers, Looking For a 12% salary increase, or at least an additional 650 euros ($715) per month. Deutsche Bahn has offered 5% and one-time payments of up to 2,500 euros.
Germany has seen some of its most disruptive strikes in decades since last year, when the war in Ukraine sent energy and food prices soaring, leading to union pressure for wages to rise in line with cost. of life.
High inflation has also exacerbated labor problems in sectors like aviation who have faced a difficult transition after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday’s transport strike coincided with a strike at four German airports (Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Cologne, Bonn and Stuttgart) by members of the Verdi union.
A strike at the first three locations on Thursday sparked around 700 outputs being cancelled.
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Written by Rachel More, edited by Friederike Heine and John Stonestreet
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