Boosting Pay for Lower Saxony Transit Workers
Increased Wages for Employees in Lower Saxony's Transport Industry
In a groundbreaking move, both unions and management have reached a consensus on a new collective bargaining agreement. This agreement promises a substantial 9.7% pay rise.
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This agreement, as per the union Verdi, pertains to roughly 2,500 workers in public bus and rail services across various regions in Lower Saxony, and it stands valid for a period of 27 months. This agreement marks the end of the stalemate, which ensued following a series of warning strikes that had severely impacted public transportation in the aforementioned municipalities, particularly in the Bremervörde region.
The agreement extends to several notable entities, such as KVG Stade, KVG Lüneburg, Nutzfahrzeuge Nordhorn, the bus operations of Ahrendtschild in Zeven, and the Verden transport company.
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Recent disputes over pay equity among bus drivers in Lower Saxony suggest that wage negotiations have been a recurring issue in the region [2]. For a more comprehensive understanding of this specific agreement, additional resources or official statements from pertinent authorities would be beneficial.
The new collective bargaining agreement, applicable to around 2,500 workers in public transit across Lower Saxony, including regions like Bremervörde, extends to significant entities such as KVG Stade, Nutzfahrzeuge Nordhorn, and Verden transport company. This agreement also encompasses sectors beyond public transit, reaching out to industries like finance, with Bremen's economy potentially experiencing a boost, owing to the increased wages of its workforce.
