Strikes focused on public transport has brought the vast majority of buses, trains and planes in Germany to a halt. The 24-hour action, which began at midnight, is part of a long-running pay dispute. ---- Both unions have negotiations pending with public sector employers this week.
They are seeking pay increases of at least 10.5% and have rejected offers of two staggered 5% increases as well as one-off payments. The demands come as soaring inflation has hit the cost of living. ---- "I think the employers will give in to some extent ... I would expect something in the order of 7% of wage increase. This would still be below inflation, but one which will give some relief to the private households, to the employees," Fuest said.
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Both unions have negotiations pending with public sector employers this week.
They are seeking pay increases of at least 10.5% and have rejected offers of two staggered 5% increases as well as one-off payments. The demands come as soaring inflation has hit the cost of living.
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"I think the employers will give in to some extent ... I would expect something in the order of 7% of wage increase. This would still be below inflation, but one which will give some relief to the private households, to the employees," Fuest said.
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