Dispute over more money: Post warning strikes: Every twentieth show remains

Many mailboxes have remained empty due to a warning strike at the post office. Because around 4,500 employees laid their work across Germany, five percent of the daily amount of letters and packages have been left behind for the time being, the Bonn company said. “We assume that these residues will be processed quickly in the next few days.” The consequences of the warning strikes were significantly weaker on Thursday than on Wednesday, according to the company, every fourth package could not be delivered.

Verdi had called for the strip in pure letter locations and in locations of the so -called composite delivery – a postman not only carries letters but also packages when delivering the composite. According to the post from late morning, around 4,500 employees laid their work. Depending on the region, the participation was different. Some locations in Germany were not on strike.

Union insists on a strong increase in wages

Verdi demands seven percent higher fees in a twelve-month collective agreement that would apply to around 170,000 postmen, package messengers and other logistics employees. Post, which belongs to DHL, offers an increase in a 27 -month contract by 1.8 percent and later by a further 2.0 percent.

In addition, Verdi is strong for three extra vacation days to take the increased workload into account. If you are a Verdi member, you should even get four. In turn, the post only offers an extra vacation day for employees who have less than 30 vacation days a year-around two thirds of the workforce.

Negotiations continue on Monday

The three previous negotiating rounds brought no result, the fourth round is planned for Monday. In the past few weeks, Verdi had always called on warning strikes in the different areas, whether in the package or letter area. In some places, this led to significant delays in the delivery of programs.