Strike in money transport: Verdi demands higher wages and more vacation

Today and on Friday there is a nationwide strike in the area of money and value transport industry, which is organized by the Verdi union. A total of around 130 employees are called up in Saarland in cities such as Neunkirchen and Saarlouis. In Rhineland-Palatinate, employees also participate in five different locations, including the city of Kaiserslautern.

The effects of the strike are considerable: customers could encounter difficulties in ATMs because the machines are not filled due to the strike. In addition, it can be expected that retailers cannot be supplied with change, which could affect regular purchases.

demands for more wages and vacation

Behind the strike campaign are important demands: Verdi is committed to better payment and working conditions of the employees in the ongoing collective bargaining. Above all, over eight hours of working hours with an overtime surcharge are to be recognized. Verdi also calls for a uniform vacation allowance and a Christmas bonus that corresponds to half a gross monthly salary. In addition, the employees want at least 31 days of vacation as part of a typical five-day week.

The union calls for a wage increase to 22 euros per hour especially for the mobile area of money transport in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate, while an hourly wage of 18 euros is sought for inpatient positions. The union secretary Jürgen Rinke-Easter makes it clear that if there are no progress in the negotiations, further strikes may follow in the next few weeks.

For detailed information about the background of the strike and the union's claims, on reports from www.sr.de to be referred.