Rail passengers must be prepared for new strikes. They are to begin at 2 a.m. on Thursday, March 7 and last for 35 hours. This was announced by Claus Weselsky, head of the train drivers’ union GDL. There could be further unannounced strikes after that. Deutsche Bahn and the union have been arguing for months about a new collective agreement. A key issue is the GDL’s demand to reduce the working week for shift workers from 38 to 35 hours without reducing pay.
The trade union Verdi has also called for warning strikes at airports on Thursday and Friday. Lufthansa ground staff are to take part in the strike. The strike will affect Lufthansa passengers. It is scheduled to last until 7.10 a.m. on Saturday.
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Verwaiste Gleisanlagen während eines Bahnstreiks. Foto: tuenews INTERNATIONAL / Martin Klaus.
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