Germany's train drivers union announces fresh strikes affecting passengers and freight traffic this week that will last longer than previous stoppages
Germany's train drivers’ union accused managers of"provoking" the third round of strikes because they had not come up with a better wage proposal despite two rounds of stoppages in August.
GDL union leader Claus Weselsky said the freight strike would start on Wednesday, followed by passenger rail strikes from Thursday. The industrial action will end at 02:00 am the following Tuesday . German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has offered to phase in the wage increase but starting at a later date. It has also agreed to consider a coronavirus premium, but not named a figure.
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