Strikes at savings banks in Saarland: branches and cash supply affected!

Strikes at savings banks in Saarland: branches and cash supply affected!

In the coming days, customers of the savings banks in Saarland and SaarLB will have to expect significant restrictions. The Verdi union has called for a strike that will take place on Friday, October 4th, and again the following week on Monday, October 7th, and Thursday, October 10th.

The strikes primarily affect the Kreissparkasse Saarlouis, where between 18 and 22 branches will remain closed on the corresponding days. For many customers, this means that they may not have access to their usual branch and will have to turn to other alternatives.

Consequences for the cash supply

Another issue of great importance is the supply of cash. As Sparkasse Saarbrücken announced, the strike could also affect the supply of cash at ATMs. Customers are advised to pay cashless if possible. In addition, the situation with regard to cash supplies could remain tense even after the strike days.

The impact on customer service is also noticeable. Information about which locations in Saarbrücken are closed on strike days is available on the Sparkasse Saarbrücken website. This will make it more difficult for customers to carry out their banking transactions as usual.

The reason for these strike measures can be found in stagnating collective bargaining. Tanja Friedrich, the union secretary in the banking department at Verdi, explains: “The negotiations have stalled and we are demanding a clear and fair offer for the employees who make an indispensable contribution every day.” This statement highlights the urgency and pressure that employees are under to enforce their demands for higher wages and improved working conditions.

A significant event as part of the strike action will be a large rally in Mainz, which is seen as the climax of the protests. At the venue of the negotiations, the employees of the Saarland savings banks and SaarLB want to send a strong signal together with their colleagues from the region. This joint approach is intended to make employers aware of the serious demands of employees.

It is not the first time that employees of the savings banks in Saarland and SaarLB have been called on to stop work. They had already gone on strike to defend their concerns in September, but these actions have not yet produced the desired results.

For more information about this situation, see a detailed report on www.sr.de that comprehensively presents current developments.