Germany: strike worsens in public services

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8 February 2006 à 16h29

Updated on 20 March 2013 à 19h41

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2 minutes

Publication: 8 February 2006 à 16h29, Updated on 20 March 2013 à 19h41

Reading time: 2 minutes

For the first time in fourteen years, a major social conflict has touched the German public sector. After Bade Württemberg (Ref. 06101), Saar is now affected by the strike. (Ref. 06111)

Publication

8 February 2006 à 16h29

Updated on 20 March 2013 à 19h41

Reading time

2 minutes

Publication: 8 February 2006 à 16h29, Updated on 20 March 2013 à 19h41

Reading time: 2 minutes

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Since Monday February 6, nearly 10 000 employees of hospitals, garbage services and cribs are on strike for an unlimited period in Bade Württemberg, to protest against several cities’ decision to lengthen the weekly working time from 38,5 to 40 hours. Other cities in at least three Länders could decide before Friday to join the action.

On Wednesday February 8, 1200 hospital employees and 300 road and building employees stopped work in Saar. But this time, the aim was to protest against the...

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