As of: March 1, 2024, 12:00 p.m
By: Max Schäfer
Comments
Press
Split
The GDL has broken off collective bargaining with the railway.
Customers must expect renewed restrictions.
When will the fifth rail strike come?
Munich – The tariff dispute at the railway is picking up speed again.
On Thursday, February 29th, there was an abrupt break in collective bargaining negotiations between GDL and Deutsche Bahn.
This could lead to further strikes - with consequences for nationwide rail traffic.
The GDL has not yet commented on the negotiations, but intends to honor the agreement with the railway.
This includes a strike break until Sunday.
On Monday, March 4, at 11 a.m., the union plans to hold a press conference to provide information about its next steps.
When will rail customers have to expect further GDL strikes?
In the coming week, passengers will have to prepare for further strikes that could affect DB's long-distance, local and freight transport.
Previous negotiations, led by moderators Daniel Günther and Thomas de Maizière (both CDU), remained unsuccessful.
GDL flag in the rain: After the failed negotiations between GDL and Bahn, strikes are threatening again.
(Archive photo) © Julian Stratenschulte/dpa
According to Bahn, the GDL has broken off the negotiations.
The union accuses DB of breaking the agreed silence.
The GDL claims that the contents of the negotiations were “targeted by DB management” to the
Bild
newspaper.
However, she emphasizes that this is not a reason to “not comply” with her contractual obligations.
“Incredible”: Bahn blames GDL for the end of collective bargaining
The railway criticizes the GDL for its unwillingness to compromise.
“We were prepared to take steps to reduce working hours that went far beyond our last offer,” explained DB Human Resources Director Martin Seiler.
“It is unbelievable that the train drivers’ union is still standing up from the table and thus threatening further strikes for customers.”
The main point of contention between the railway and the GDL is the reduction in working hours from 38 to 35 hours per week demanded by the union.
“We have reached the absolute limit of what is possible financially and in terms of personnel,” emphasized Seiler.
More is not possible due to demographic developments and the shortage of skilled workers.
“Otherwise trains will stop.” The railway is now considering its next steps.
Impending GDL strike: What gives rail customers hope at the weekend
The GDL has not yet commented on the content of the failed collective bargaining.
“If Deutsche Bahn, in its usual manner, punctures any message in the
picture
, then this is no reason for the GDL not to comply with its contractual obligations,” it says in a press release.
A rail strike is therefore not to be expected up to and including Sunday, as the peace obligation still applies then.
GDL boss Weselsky recently announced further steps.
My news
“Overreaching”: President of the Social Court is tough on the court reading with citizens’ money
Auto supplier from southern Germany is insolvent: 5,000 jobs at risk
Over 600 euros more: Read criticism of record diet increase for MPs
2 hours ago
Traffic light plans for pensions are presented: Read what we know about Pension Package II
Traditional company has to close and lays off all employees
Taxpayers shell out 23.3 million euros for rents from citizens’ benefit recipients – per month
There have been four strikes by the GDL so far in the ongoing collective bargaining dispute: two warning strikes and two longer strikes.
The negotiations began at the beginning of November 2023. (ms with dpa)
The editor wrote this article and then used an AI language model for optimization at his own discretion. All information has been carefully checked. You can find out more about our AI principles here: https://www.ippen.media/news/ki-prinzip-ippen-digital-92499187.html