The Verdi union is calling for another strike. After public transport workers downed tools at the beginning of February, followed shortly afterwards by public sector workers, this weekend will see the third strike this month. This time, you will only be able to use public transport to a limited extent for two days. A total of 13 cities and municipalities throughout Bavaria will be affected.
Important information about the MVG strike
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This time , the MVG strike will take place on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28. This means that for the first time, not only a working day but also half the weekend will be affected. As with the last two strikes, the stoppage will primarily affect trams and the underground. Some bus routes are operated by private companies, so there will be fewer restrictions here. Furthermore, the S-Bahn will run as normal, as it belongs to DB and is therefore not affected by the MVG strike. Ultimately, the extent of the work stoppage also depends on the willingness of employees to strike. This cannot be predicted, but the MVG is working on an emergency timetable in any case, according to a spokesperson for the transport company.
Several cities in Bavaria affected
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It is not only in Munich that public transport employees are downing tools; Verdi is also calling for strikes in other cities and municipalities in Bavaria. Along with Munich, the largest cities in the state, Nuremberg, Augsburg, Regensburg, and Ingolstadt are also affected. In addition, there are also expected to be restrictions in Fürth, Bamberg, Passau, Landshut, Schwabach, Bayreuth, Schweinfurt, and Dachau. Strikes are also expected in other parts of Germany.
After the last round of negotiations in mid-February, Verdi and the employers still could not reach an agreement. Verdi’s demands are not financially viable, and renewed strikes will not change that. The union, however, is insisting on its demands and believes that the standstill will have an effect. Whether it is right may become clear in the next round of negotiations on March 9.