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Verdi Union Begins Wage Negotiations In Rheinland-Pfalz

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The Verdi union and employer representatives began the first round of collective bargaining for the retail and shipping sectors in Rheinland-Pfalz on Tuesday. The negotiations concern working conditions for approximately 150,000 employees. Verdi is demanding a flat monthly wage increase of 225 euros for workers. The union is also requesting a 150 euro increase for apprentices over a proposed 12-month contract term. The proposed duration for the new collective agreement is 12 months. Negotiations with employer representatives are scheduled to begin at 13:00 for a proposed 12-month contract term. The VdK social association from Mainz criticized the federal government regarding labor availability. According to Verdi, many individuals wish to work more but are hindered by a lack of full-time job offers from employers.

The Verdi union and employer representatives began the first round of collective bargaining for the retail and shipping sectors in Rheinland-Pfalz on Tuesday. The negotiations concern working conditions for approximately 150,000 employees. Verdi is demanding a flat monthly wage increase of 225 euros for workers. The union is also requesting a 150 euro increase for apprentices over a proposed 12-month contract term. The proposed duration for the new collective agreement is 12 months. Negotiations with employer representatives are scheduled to begin at 13:00 for a proposed 12-month contract term. The VdK social association from Mainz criticized the federal government regarding labor availability. According to Verdi, many individuals wish to work more but are hindered by a lack of full-time job offers from employers. The German Retail Association rejected the union's demands last week, stating they are excessive and threaten both company existence and jobs in the current market environment.

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SWR Aktuell

“Bei den Tarifverhandlungen im Einzel- und Versandhandel beginnt heute die erste Runde für Rheinland-Pfalz. Die Gewerkschaft Verdi und Arbeitgebervertreter sprechen ab 13 Uhr über die künftigen Arbeitsbedingungen für rund 150.000 Beschäftigte.”

SWR Aktuell

“Die Gewerkschaft Verdi und Arbeitgebervertreter sprechen ab 13 Uhr über die künftigen Arbeitsbedingungen für rund 150.000 Beschäftigte. Die Gewerkschaft Verdi fordert für die Beschäftigten eine Pauschallohnerhöhung von 225 Euro im Monat.”

SWR Aktuell

“Die Gewerkschaft Verdi fordert für die Beschäftigten eine Pauschallohnerhöhung von 225 Euro im Monat. Auszubildende sollen 150 Euro mehr erhalten. Bei einer angestrebten Laufzeit des Tarifvertrags von 12 Monaten.”

SWR Aktuell

“Die Gewerkschaft Verdi fordert für die Beschäftigten eine pauschale Lohnerhöhung von 225 Euro im Monat. Auszubildende sollen 150 Euro mehr erhalten.”

SWR Aktuell

“Heute beginnt im Einzel- und Versandhandel die erste Tarifrunde für Rheinland-Pfalz. Die Gewerkschaft Verdi und Arbeitgebervertreter treffen sich am Mittag, um über die künftigen Arbeitsbedingungen für rund 150.000 Beschäftigte zu verhandeln.”

SWR Aktuell

“Laut Verdi würden viele von ihnen eigentlich mehr arbeiten wollen, das scheitere jedoch an fehlenden Vollzeitangeboten der Arbeitgeber.”

SWR Aktuell

“Verdi Union Begins Wage Negotiations In Rheinland-Pfalz. The VdK social association from Mainz criticized the federal government.”

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