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Schleswig-Holstein: Gibt es unbefristete Warnstreiks im privaten Busgewerbe in SH? from
Schleswig-Holstein: Unlimited warning strikes in the private bus industry in SH?
What is the current situation in the private bus industry in Schleswig-Holstein?
Since July 11, 2023, there have been warning strikes in the private bus industry in Schleswig-Holstein. The trade union ver.di is demanding a 10.5 percent wage increase for the approximately 2,200 employees in the sector. The employers' association has so far rejected this demand. The negotiations are scheduled to continue on July 18, 2023.
What are the consequences of the warning strikes?
The warning strikes lead to cancellations and delays in bus traffic in Schleswig-Holstein. Passengers should expect increased waiting times and possible cancellations. The state capital Kiel is particularly affected by the strike, with local bus traffic being largely paralyzed.
What is the background to the warning strikes?
The background to the warning strikes is a dispute over wages. The trade union ver.di is demanding a 10.5 percent wage increase for the approximately 2,200 employees in the private bus industry in Schleswig-Holstein. The employers' association has so far rejected this demand and has offered a wage increase of 5 percent. The trade union considers this offer to be insufficient.
What are the demands of the trade union ver.di?
The trade union ver.di is demanding a 10.5 percent wage increase for the approximately 2,200 employees in the private bus industry in Schleswig-Holstein. In addition, ver.di is demanding an increase in the employer's contribution to the pension scheme and an extension of the special payment for employees who work on Sundays and public holidays.
What is the position of the employers' association?
The employers' association has so far rejected the demands of the trade union ver.di. The employers' association has offered a wage increase of 5 percent and has stated that it is not possible to meet the other demands of ver.di. The employers' association has also warned of job losses if the demands of ver.di are met.
What are the prospects for a solution to the dispute?
The prospects for a solution to the dispute are currently unclear. The negotiations between ver.di and the employers' association are scheduled to continue on July 18, 2023. It remains to be seen whether the two sides can agree on a compromise.
