The conflict which is opposing the GDL to the Deutsche Bahn is toughening even more around the GDL's claim, which is asking for a specific collective agreement within the company. The DB, as well as Transnet, majority union in the railway sector, are afraid of what such an agreement entails and are doing everything they can to avoid it. Beyond the consequences at the trade union level, this claim raises lawfulness questions . (Ref. 070866)
The GDL refused the Deutsche Bahn’s last offer which, according to unions, has nothing to do with the GDL’s basic requirements. The general wage increase offered does not go beyond 4.5% but, in addition, the DB improved its offer by adding bonuses and the possibility to earn more by working more. Likewise, a specific agreement between the GDL and the DB outside of the frame of the “tariff union” which has been led until now between the GDL, Transnet and the GDBA, the DB’s two most important uni
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