Verdi calls for warning strike in clinic and care facilities

The Verdi union calls for a nationwide warning strike day in clinics, care facilities and emergency services of the federal government and the municipalities for Thursday. This was announced by the union in Berlin. People in hospitals and care facilities have to adapt to restrictions. The background is the tariff dispute with the federal government and municipalities. The next round of negotiations is coming up there in mid -March.

“What the employees do for society every day in hospitals and care facilities, psychiatric and emergency services is aware of most people in this country,” said Verdi federal board member Sylvia Bühler. But the employers missed this recognition, added them.

She referred to the fact that the employers of the federal government and municipalities had not submitted a offer in the second round of collective bargaining in mid -February. “The request of the employer to agree on a low or no wage increase, and in addition to a long term of 36 months, is a provocation,” said the trade unionist.

Verdi calls for a tariff increase in a volume of eight percent, but at least 350 euros more per month for increases in fees and higher surcharges for work on stressful and unfavorable times. The training allowances and internship fees are to be raised by 200 euros per month. The union also demands three additional days off.

Employers have rejected these claims as unavailable. The collective bargaining will continue on March 14 to 16, 2025 in Potsdam.