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Risk for new German train drivers strike. Regional train of the Deutsche Bahn AG departs from Maschen train station heading to the south direction, But how long time? (Wikiphoto: Photographer: Wiki-observer)
German train drivers' new strike deadline set
Published: Mon, 2015-04-20 13:11- Likes 2
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Pushing for a five % more wage
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has until 3 pm on Friday to respond to demands from the Train Drivers' Union (GDL) for a "reasonable provisional result" in talks over pay, conditions and union representation.
GDL leader Claus Weselsky said on Thursday that the agreements that had been reached in discussions so far had to be fixed before talks could progress.
Weselsky demands the right to represent all on-board personnel, rather than just train drivers – a move which would massively increase the importance of the GDL compared with rival rail union EVG.
He is also pushing for a five percent wage increase and a reduction of one hour per week in working time.
“We're making progress... sometimes in small steps,” Deutsche Bahn human resources Chief Ulrich Weber said on Thursday.
“If we work hard on it, with a readiness to reach an agreement – which is what we're doing – we'll get there. But the GDL has to recognize the reality within the company.”
But Weber pointed out that the company is caught between the two unions, who refuse to negotiate together for their demands.
Source: The Local
Av Markku Björkman
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