Die Tarifverhandlungen für den öffentlichen Dienst von Bund und Kommunen sind vorerst gescheitert. Nun sollen unabhängige Schlichter nach einer Lösung suchen.
The third round of wage negotiations for 2.5 million public sector employees of the federal government and municipalities failed. The Verdi union and the civil service association (dbb) demanded an 8% pay raise (minimum €350/month) and three additional days off, which employers deemed too expensive. Employers offered a 5.5% pay raise, higher 13th month salary, and increased shift bonuses, with an open term. The dispute will now be resolved through arbitration.
