[Opinion] Berlin transit BVG pay dispute: Verdi union submits to arbitration despite holding strike ballot, we need to prevent a sell-out!

At present, external conciliators are trying to find a solution to the trade-union dispute at BVG. In case they fail, Verdi has now taken care of it. This could be unpleasant for passengers.

Berlin transit BVG pay dispute: Verdi union submits to arbitration despite holding strike ballot, we need to prevent a sell-out!

The political significance of our contract battle is becoming ever clearer. Every effort is being made to prevent us from organising an all-out strike and enforcing our justified wage demands.

After several warning strikes, the signs at BVG are now on permanent strike. As reported by the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, a clear majority of employees voted in favour of an industrial dispute - if the conciliation ...