The German Railway and the German train drivers union have at their collective bargaining in Berlin from the perspective of the union a “breakthrough” achieved. Both web GDL had shown themselves willing to compromise in the talks.
The collective bargaining at Deutsche Bahn have taken a decisive step after months of tough rings. The head of the train drivers’ union GDL, Claus Weselsky, speaking after a round of talks in Berlin on Wednesday even a “breakthrough.”
According to the two sides reach an agreement for 2014 was achieved. All GDL members receive therefore 510 euro as a single payment for the months of July to December. From January to a close for the period from 2015 to be negotiated.
Railway has increased offer
Railway personnel director Ulrich Weber spoke of a good day for customers and employees. “We can go calmed down in the new year,” said Weber, who was very pleased said.
The web had increased their offer of a lump sum. It had previously located at 390 euros. With the German train drivers union (GDL) competing Railway and Transport union (ECG) receive the same offer, Weber announced.
“This plain-talking was important”
In return, no longer penetrates the GDL to two hours less work week, but merely requires one hour less, which would result in a 38-hour week, as Weselsky said.
He said the train had any conditions for Collective bargaining allowed and agreed with the one-time payment for the first time a degree for all GDL members fall. Weber said the GDL have the interest of the web acknowledged to agree that no competing collective agreements within a professional group with EVG and GDL. “This plain-talking was important.”
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