Germany: train drivers overwhelmingly vote for unlimited strike

“A clear sign.”  As in 2007-2008, the German rail sector could shortly (no date has been given yet) be paralyzed by a major conflict.  Over 92% of the GDL’s members within DB and 96% within the six private rivals (Abellio, Arriva Deutschland, BeNEX, Keolis Deutschland, Veolia Verkehr and the Hessische Landesbahn companies) voted for the start of an unlimited strike.  “This is a clear sign to employers in railway companies: train drivers want a sectoral collective agreement with unified and high wages” said Claus Weselsky, GDL leader, sounding assertive and confident.
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A clear sign.” As in 2007-2008, the German rail sector could shortly (no date has been given yet) be paralyzed by a major conflict. Over 92% of the GDL’s members within DB and 96% within the six private rivals (Abellio, Arriva Deutschland, BeNEX, Keolis Deutschland, Veolia Verkehr and the Hessische Landesbahn companies) voted for the start of an unlimited strike. “This is a clear sign to employers in railway companies: train drivers want a sectoral collective agreement with unified and high

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