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Schleswig-Holstein Bus Strike After Tariff Deal Collapse

A full-day strike is affecting bus services in Schleswig-Holstein due to a collapsed tariff agreement between Verdi and the Omnibusverband Nord. Negotiations are set to resume on Monday.

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Germany Labour MarketTransportationNegotiationsStrikeLabor

VerdiOmnibusverband Nord (Ovn)Dpa

Sascha BähringKlaus Schmidt

What are the next steps in resolving this labor dispute?: Further negotiations are scheduled for Monday between the employer and the union, however, Verdi expresses pessimism about the outcome, anticipating the conflict's negative impact on employees and passengers.
What were the key components of the failed tariff agreement?: The strike is a result of the Omnibusverband Nord (OVN) revoking a previously agreed-upon tariff agreement, citing concerns related to the state government's budget cuts.
Why did the Omnibusverband Nord revoke the tariff agreement?: The failed tariff agreement included a monthly pay increase of €275 and an inflation compensation bonus of €850 for employees. The agreement was meant to last until June 2026.
What is the main reason for the strike in Schleswig-Holstein?: A collective bargaining agreement has failed in the private bus sector in Schleswig-Holstein, leading to a full-day strike affecting most northern districts.
What percentage of Verdi members voted in favor of the strike?: Verdi, the labor union involved, reports that 98.63% of its members voted in favor of the indefinite strike. The union states that the employer's actions left them with no other option.

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