The EVG would like the negotiations with the railways to continue. But that is not in the hands of the union.
In the collective bargaining dispute at Deutsche Bahn, the EVG union has called on the group to return to the negotiating table. The railway accepted the offer for a meeting with the negotiating leaders. “We hope from this conversation that the EVG will show possible compromises on their part, which will finally lead to a collective bargaining agreement,” said a spokeswoman.
The EVG said: “We certainly see opportunities to find a basis for constructive negotiations. We want to talk about this calmly.” The communication did not mention possible warning strikes. On Wednesday, the EVG described such as inevitable in the current situation.
The requirements
The union is negotiating wages and salaries for a total of around 230,000 employees with Deutsche Bahn and 50 other companies in the industry. The focus is on the negotiations with Deutsche Bahn, where around 180,000 of these employees work.
The union demands a fixed amount of at least 650 euros per month or twelve percent for the upper wage brackets. According to their ideas, the term should be one year.
During the negotiations at the end of May, the railways had gradually promised twelve percent for the lower wage groups. The middle groups should get a total of ten percent more and the upper groups eight percent. The first stage of the increase is expected to come later this year. In addition, there would also be a gradual inflation compensation premium totaling 2,850 euros, which could be paid tax- and duty-free from July. The term should be two years.
The EVG rejected this employer offer. As a result, Bahn HR Director Martin Seiler initially rejected further negotiations.
Source: Stern
