Strike call at parcel centers in North Rhine-Westphalia by ver.di over tariff dispute with Deutsche Post AG
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state in Germany, a strike by employees at package centers is causing widespread delays in package delivery. The strike, part of the ongoing collective bargaining conflict with Deutsche Post AG, is led by the United Services Trade Union (ver.di NRW).
The strikers' demands include a significant pay raise to address high living costs, additional free time for employees as a form of relief, and an extra day of vacation for regular employees and ver.di members. The wage increase demanded is a linear 7% for a duration of 12 months for regular employees, apprentices, and dual students.
Thomas Großstück, head of the postal services, logistics, and transport sector in North Rhine-Westphalia, has called for a full-day warning strike by employees at package centers across the state. The strike on January 30 is a warning, with the potential for a full-day strike at a later date if the demands are not met.
The conflict between ver.di NRW and Deutsche Post AG is ongoing, with the third round of collective bargaining scheduled for February 12 and 13, 2025. The strikers have emphasized that their demands cannot be ignored, highlighting the high living costs as a major factor in their demands.
The strike has already been successful in delivery sectors, leading to widespread delays in package delivery. However, as of now, there is no detailed or updated information about the resolution of wage increases, vacation days, or the timeline for ending the collective bargaining conflict in NRW between ver.di and Deutsche Post AG.
The ongoing strike is a significant development in the labour relations landscape in Germany. For the latest updates, it is recommended to follow German labour unions' websites, Deutsche Post press releases, or reputable German news outlets focused on labour relations.
The strike in North Rhine-Westphalia's packaging centers, despite being a part of the broader collective bargaining dispute with Deutsche Post AG, is extending beyond delivery services and has potential implications for the finance, banking-and-insurance, and fintech sectors, as the resolution of employee demands could influence the overall economic stability and labor market dynamics in the region. The ongoing strike serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of various industries within the larger economic ecosystem.
