Thousands of Deutsche Post employees went on warning strike on Thursday.
The Verdi union also called for work stoppages on Friday.
Berlin – The warning strikes continue: In the collective bargaining dispute with Deutsche Post, the Verdi union called for strikes again on Friday.
As Verdi announced, employees in selected companies in the parcel and letter centers as well as in parcel, letter and group delivery should take part in the all-day work stoppages.
Warning strikes at Deutsche Post: 450,000 packages are left behind
According to the information, around 6,000 employees went on warning strike on Thursday.
According to the company, around 450,000 packages were left behind nationwide as a result of the outstanding deliveries, which was almost seven percent of the average daily volume.
The rate for letters was 3.5 percent, i.e. 1.7 million.
These shipments should be delivered by the beginning of next week at the latest - the exact time of delivery also depends on whether further work stoppages follow and the required sorting and delivery centers are affected.
During the two-and-a-half-day warning strike last week, one million packages and three million letters were left behind, and around 30,000 employees stopped work.
This time, however, Verdi struck fewer postal locations than in the previous week, so the number of warning strike participants was lower.
Deutsche Post: union demands 15 percent more wages
Referring to the high inflation for the employees of Deutsche Post AG, the trade union calls for an increase in wages and salaries of 15 percent for a contract term of one year.
The remuneration for trainees is to be increased by 200 euros per month.
According to the information, collective bargaining will continue on February 8th and 9th.
(lma/dpa)
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