Farmerland in Pforzheim under attack by Verdi
Union Verdi to Stage Strikes at Kaufland Branches Amidst 2023 Wage Negotiations
The service union Verdi has announced plans for strikes at Kaufland branches in Brotzingen, Calw, and Nagold on December 20 and 21, 2023, as part of the ongoing 2023 wage negotiations for retail employees. The union is demanding significant improvements in pay, working conditions, and benefits to compensate for rising living costs and inflation.
Verdi's key demands in the 2023 wage round include a substantial increase in wages (approximately 10.5%), improved recognition of night and weekend work, enhanced allowances and benefits to keep pace with inflation, a 200 euro increase in training allowances, and a doubling of the social allowance for a period of 12 months. The union is also requesting a 15% increase in wages and salaries.
The strikes aim to pressure Kaufland and employers in the retail sector to meet these demands and ensure fair pay and working conditions for employees. Robin Weller, Verdi's trade union secretary, stated that the striking employees are not voluntarily protesting, but are forced to due to the employers' associations' refusal to negotiate.
The Kaufland branch "At the Mill Canal" in Brotzingen, the branch in Calw, and the branch in Nagold will all be affected by the strikes. Specifically, the strike at the Kaufland branch "At the Mill Canal" is scheduled to occur before Christmas. The union expects "partial significant restrictions" in Kaufland branches due to the strike.
On December 20, 2023, striking union members will gather for a rally in front of the Kaufland branch in Calw at 9 am, and on December 21, 2023, a rally will take place in front of the Kaufland branch in Nagold at the same time.
The outcome of the 2023 wage round negotiations could significantly impact the wages and working conditions of employees in various industries. The employees are continuing to strike because the employers' associations have not returned to the negotiating table, despite a promise made in top-level talks.
It is important to note that this post is an archive post and may contain outdated phone and contact details, as well as dates. The 2023 wage round negotiations are ongoing, and the specific demands presented in the 2023 wage round may not be met if the employers' associations continue to refuse negotiation.
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- The finance and banking-and-insurance sector could potentially benefit from investment in fintech solutions to optimize business operations and address wage disparities in response to union demands.
- Career opportunities in the business and retail sectors may face challenges due to ongoing strikes and wage negotiations, leading to potential disruptions in service and consumer confidence.
- Critics argue that the ongoing strikes may negatively impact the overall health of the economy, as businesses in the retail sector struggle to maintain productivity and meet consumer demands during the holiday season.
- In light of the ongoing 2023 wage round negotiations between Verdi and Kaufland, it is essential for other employers across the industry to consider these demands as a call to action for workplace reform and improved workplace wellness and health-and-wellness for their own employees.
