The Verdi trade union and the port companies have come closer at today’s meeting, but a solution to the wage conflict is still a long way off.
In the collective bargaining dispute for port workers, the Verdi union and the port companies have again postponed their negotiations, according to employers.
“We have come closer in today’s negotiations, but we still differ on a few points,” reported the Central Association of German Seaport Companies (ZDS) after the ninth round of negotiations.
“We are aiming for a joint outcome on August 22 based on the steps taken today.” There was initially no comment from Verdi.
Both sides resumed their negotiations almost two weeks after the 48-hour warning strike by dockers at North Sea ports at the end of July. However, both sides did not yet feel any immediate pressure to reach an agreement. Because until the next, then the tenth round of negotiations, further warning strikes are ruled out after a court settlement.
In the collective bargaining dispute that has been fought since the beginning of June, Verdi recently insisted on securing real wages for all employees in view of the high inflation of currently almost eight percent. An offer from employers presented around a month ago – with a term of 24 months – is currently on the table with 12.5 percent for container companies and 9.6 percent for conventional companies.
Source: Stern
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