Tariff dispute: Tens of thousands of work in clinics and homes set down

Tens of thousands of employees have resigned nationwide in many clinics, rescue centers and nursing homes. The Verdi union had previously called for a warning strike in the public service of the federal government and municipalities in the public service of the federal government and municipalities, and there were rallies in many places. Around 20,000 people in more than 200 health facilities would have participated in the outstanding, said Richard Rother from Verdi when asked by DPA.

In North Rhine-Westphalia alone, the Verdi call was followed by around 4,000 employees from more than 50 institutions, reported a state spokeswoman. A total of 18 hospitals are affected in Hesse, and around 1,500 employees had participated in work -ups and rallies, according to a spokesman. According to Verdi, too, there was a high level of participation in the central rally at the Charité and the Vivantes clinics.

The union had previously announced that operations that can be predicted by the actions in many places. Emergency service agreements existed for urgent treatments. “We will of course take time-critical tumor operations, transplants, operations of children, the care of patients after stroke, heart attack, other emergencies and all life-support measures,” said a spokesman for the Charité in advance.

Third round of negotiations from March 14th

The background to the warning strike is the collective bargaining dispute in the public service of the federal government and the municipalities. Verdi calls for a tariff increase of eight percent, but at least 350 euros more per month and higher surcharges for work to be stressed and unfavorable. The training allowances and internship fees are to be raised by 200 euros per month. In addition, the union calls for at least three additional days off.

Municipal employers criticized the outstanding. “Warning strikes that restrict or even paralyze childcare, health care and local transport primarily harm the citizens,” said Niklas Benrath, general manager of the association of municipal employers’ associations (VKA). This is not understandable in the middle of the negotiations. According to the will, the third round of negotiations from March 14 to 16 should bring a “sustainable solution”.

The next warning strike day has already been announced for Friday, including in daycare centers. Before international women’s day, work is also to be put down nationwide in institutions for social work, health and care. Verdi calls for warning strikes for professional groups that are particularly often exercised by women.