In the case of new strikes: the passenger association demands an emergency timetable from the railways

In case of new strikes
Passenger association demands emergency timetable from the train

The collective bargaining dispute between the railways and the EVG is deadlocked: the union rejects the railway’s offer. The company again accuses the employee representatives of being stubborn. Strikes are threatening again. The passenger association urges the railways to offer at least a “minimum offer” in this case.

The Pro Bahn passenger association has asked Deutsche Bahn to set up an emergency timetable in the event of new strikes. A “minimum offer” would at least prevent travelers from being “stranded,” said the federal chairman of the association, Detlef Neuss, of the “Bild” newspaper. On the other hand, the railway and transport union (EVG) is obliged to announce a warning strike in good time. Of course, it would be best if the company and the union continued their negotiations.

The situation in the wage dispute at the railway is deadlocked. The EVG had announced further warning strikes on Wednesday without initially naming a date. On Thursday evening, according to its own statements, it sent a short-term invitation to talks to the railway negotiators in order to possibly avert the strike. It is unclear whether the company will respond to the offer of talks.

The railway had previously rejected further negotiations and the submission of a new offer, citing the attitude of the union. The EVG stubbornly insists on its demands and is not willing to compromise, said Human Resources Director Martin Seiler. Negotiations are “pointless”.

The EVG has so far demanded twelve percent more wages for all employees for a twelve-month term, but at least 650 euros more. The railway had offered twelve percent for lower incomes, ten percent for middle incomes and eight percent for higher incomes as well as a tax-free inflation adjustment of a total of 2850 euros, which is to be paid out in stages.

In particular, because there was no promise of a minimum increase from which those on lower incomes would benefit, the union rejected the offer. The EVG also criticized the term of 24 months now offered by Deutsche Bahn as still too long.

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