German public transport paralyzed by labor strike

Workers in the public bus, train and aviation industries in Germany went on strike, demanding improved working conditions and wages.

Bus and train stations across Germany were shut down on February 2 as 90,000 workers went on strike, affecting millions of public transport users and tourists .

The 24-hour strike, called by the Verdi labor union in all German states except Bavaria, is the latest in a series of strikes in Germany's transport sector in recent weeks. Verdi is demanding improved working conditions, shorter working hours and increased holiday entitlements.

Buses line up in a parking lot in Berlin on February 2 following a call for a nationwide strike by the Verdi union. Photo: Reuters

"We have a serious shortage of workers in the public transport sector, and staff are under great pressure. Buses and trains in areas with staff shortages are being cancelled every day," Verdi vice president Christine Behle said on January 29.

The youth and climate movement Friday Future announced its 60 local branches supported the strike.

"We are striking together to demand better working conditions and a future for public transport," a spokesman for the movement explained.

Security staff at 11 German airports went on strike on February 1, affecting 200,000 travelers and causing 1,100 flights to be canceled or delayed, according to the German airport association ADV.

The disruption is expected to continue in Hamburg, where Verdi has called on ground staff to strike from 3 a.m. on Feb. 2 until midnight. The union says it is demanding higher pay and a one-off 3,000-euro ($3,247) inflation allowance.

Hong Hanh (According to Reuters )

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