It ends Monday at 2 a.m.: the train drivers’ strike in Germany ends early

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The train drivers’ strike at Deutsche Bahn (DB) ends early on Monday at 2 a.m. The AFP news agency learned this from informed circles on Saturday. Both parties found a way to re-enter collective negotiations in confidential discussions. These should last five weeks, so no strikes will take place for that long.

The strike in DB passenger and freight transport was actually expected to last until 6 p.m. on Monday. The early end means the trains can run again according to the regular timetable on Monday, AFP has learned.

According to the information, the peace obligation applies until March 3. However, it could be extended, negotiating circles said.

GDL wants to shorten weekly working hours

The German Locomotive Drivers’ Union (GDL) has been on strike in freight transport since Tuesday evening and in passenger transport on Deutsche Bahn since Wednesday morning – it is the fourth strike since the collective bargaining round began at the beginning of November. A sticking point is the union’s demand to reduce weekly working hours from 38 to 35 hours with full wage compensation from 2028.

The railroad initially rejected this outright, but later offered an option model. This would allow operators to work up to 37 hours a week, but in return they would have to forego an offered additional salary increase. Overall, the company is offering up to 13 percent more pay. (nad/AFP)

Source: Blick