Berlin: The German train driver plans to carry out a national strike starting Tuesday night, the head of the train driver Union said after announcing that 95% of union members have chosen in the action.
Head of GDL Union, Claus Weselsky, told reporters strike will start with all cargo trains at 7pm.
(1700GMT) Tuesday and expand to the passenger train from 2am (0000gmt) Wednesday to 2 in the morning.
Friday.
Trade unions demand a 3.2% salary increase and “bonus coronavirus” 600 euros ($ 703).
The German train operator Deutsche Bahn has rejected demands.
It has lost billions since the start of the Pandemic and from the recent floods that destroy or damage the railway line.
Many German countries are on a summer vacation, and travelers are very dependent on the train to get around.
However, customers who have bought tickets for the coming days when train trips are likely to stop in Germany can request a refund.
GDL Union continued national strike eight times in 2014 and 2015 to encourage its demands.