German public transport paralyzed due to labor strikes.

Workers in Germany's public transport, train, and airline industries have gone on strike en masse, demanding improved working conditions and wages.

Bus and train stations across Germany shut down on February 2nd due to a strike by 90,000 workers, affecting millions of public transport users and tourists .

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

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

"We are facing a severe labor shortage in the public transport sector, and employees are under immense pressure. Buses and trams in areas with staff shortages are being cancelled every day," Verdi vice president Christine Behle said on January 29.

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

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

Security personnel at 11 German airports went on strike on February 1st, affecting 200,000 travelers and causing 1,100 flights to be canceled or delayed, according to the German Airports Association (ADV).

The disruptions are expected to continue in Hamburg, where Verdi called for ground staff to strike from 3 a.m. on February 2nd until midnight. The league said it is demanding higher wages and a one-time inflation allowance of 3,000 euros ($3,247).

Hong Hanh (According to Reuters )

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