Further blow in Leipzig's scene
In a significant development, retail workers from various establishments, including Kaufland, Aldi, H&M, and Primark, among others, are set to go on strike in several German cities. The industrial action is expected to take place in Leipzig, Nordsachsen, Chemnitz, and Zwickau on Thursday.
The strike is a response to increased pressure from Verdi, the German trade union, in ongoing retail wage talks. Verdi has been demanding a 2.50 euro increase in hourly wages, a demand that has not been met by the retailers involved in the negotiations, apart from those already mentioned, which have not been explicitly specified.
The next round of negotiations between Verdi and retailers is scheduled for next Wednesday. Jan Bleckert, a Verdi negotiator, known for his involvement in public transport sector negotiations and tariff agreements, is leading the union's efforts in these wage talks. However, the specific names of Verdi leadership in wholesale and retail trade wage negotiations have not been disclosed.
The strike is occurring amid ongoing retail wage talks between Verdi and various retailers. A strike rally is also planned in Zschopau, adding to the growing momentum of the industrial action.
The exact number of employees participating in the strike is not yet known. However, the strike is expected to disrupt retail operations in the affected cities, potentially causing inconvenience for customers and consumers.
This development underscores the ongoing tension between workers and retailers over wages, a issue that continues to be a point of contention in the German labour market. The outcome of the negotiations and the strike, if it proceeds as planned, will have significant implications for both workers and the retail sector in the affected cities.
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