Union Actions (Strike) at Deutsche Bahn - 2023 edition
Nov 14, 2023, 1:02 pm
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Union Actions (Strike) at Deutsche Bahn - 2023 edition
The union GDL has called for train drivers to strike starting November 15th 22:00 until 18:00 the day after.
https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft...treik-102.html
https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft...treik-102.html
Tarifkonflikt mit der Bahn
GDL streikt von morgen Abend bis Donnerstagabend
Stand: 14.11.2023 20:04 Uhr
Die Lokführergewerkschaft GDL verleiht ihren Forderungen Nachdruck: Sie ruft von morgen Abend, 22 Uhr, bis 18 Uhr am Donnerstag zum Warnstreik auf. Die Bahn nannte den Arbeitskampf "völlig unnötig".
GDL streikt von morgen Abend bis Donnerstagabend
Stand: 14.11.2023 20:04 Uhr
Die Lokführergewerkschaft GDL verleiht ihren Forderungen Nachdruck: Sie ruft von morgen Abend, 22 Uhr, bis 18 Uhr am Donnerstag zum Warnstreik auf. Die Bahn nannte den Arbeitskampf "völlig unnötig".
Nov 14, 2023, 1:06 pm
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https://int.bahn.de/en/contact/special-event
GDL strike: Massive disruption to DB long-distance, regional and S-Bahn services nationwide from 15 November evening to 16 November inclusive.
Nov 15, 2023, 12:36 am
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It looks like it will be a long November-December with many strikes from GDL.
Nov 15, 2023, 3:55 am
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Is it typical to have these strikes hit with such short notice?
Nov 15, 2023, 4:19 am
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This can happen when there is negotiations between unions and companies.
Nov 15, 2023, 2:58 pm
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I think they said last week that they would strike, but didn’t provide a date until now.
Rail and air travel in Germany in recent years has been incredibly unreliable - it seems there is always one workgroup on the verge of a walkout.
Nov 15, 2023, 3:23 pm
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Nov 25, 2023, 12:55 pm
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Can someone help confirm that there are no significant strikes signposted for next weekend 1st to 3rd December? Am planning to be in Hannover...
If my searches are correct it seems that the GDL and DB made some statement that they disagree about stuff this week but no more strikes announced yet? Unfortunately Google UK is finding lots of matches for UK rail strikes which ARE happening next weekend
If my searches are correct it seems that the GDL and DB made some statement that they disagree about stuff this week but no more strikes announced yet? Unfortunately Google UK is finding lots of matches for UK rail strikes which ARE happening next weekend
Nov 25, 2023, 1:22 pm
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We can not confirm. Second round of negotiations failed. GDL is putting a ballot to declare permanent strikes but this will take several weeks before we know if they have 75% of the votes.
In the meantime there can be strikes for one day and usually notice is 24 hours. So we will be able to confirm the 30th November, not before.
In the meantime there can be strikes for one day and usually notice is 24 hours. So we will be able to confirm the 30th November, not before.
Nov 26, 2023, 5:28 am
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We can not confirm. Second round of negotiations failed. GDL is putting a ballot to declare permanent strikes but this will take several weeks before we know if they have 75% of the votes.
In the meantime there can be strikes for one day and usually notice is 24 hours. So we will be able to confirm the 30th November, not before.
In the meantime there can be strikes for one day and usually notice is 24 hours. So we will be able to confirm the 30th November, not before.
If I understand your quote regarding November 30, does that mean that is the first opportunity for a one day strike, but still unknown at this point?
Nov 26, 2023, 7:18 am
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I have been watching this thread closely. We are arriving in FRA the morning of November 29, and have tickets for Erfurt. The next morning (November 30)we have tickets for Dresden.
If I understand your quote regarding November 30, does that mean that is the first opportunity for a one day strike, but still unknown at this point?
If I understand your quote regarding November 30, does that mean that is the first opportunity for a one day strike, but still unknown at this point?
No, he meant that on the 30th we can be definitive about what'll happen on the 1st.
On the 28th we will have more clarity about the 29th.
Nov 26, 2023, 7:33 am
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In addition to the tickets we have from FRA-Erufurt, on 29 Nov. then on to Dresden on 30 Nov., we have tickets on a Czech train Dresden to Prague on 2 December. I'm going to assume if there is a 24 hour strike, it would also imact the Czech train we are on from Dresden to at least the Czech border. (Assuming German train drivers until the border). Is this a correct assumption?
I have looked at some bus schedules just in case between the different locations we are headed, (which do not look great) and at this point just hoping for the best with the trains.
Nov 26, 2023, 8:09 am
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I have been watching this thread closely. We are arriving in FRA the morning of November 29, and have tickets for Erfurt. The next morning (November 30)we have tickets for Dresden.
If I understand your quote regarding November 30, does that mean that is the first opportunity for a one day strike, but still unknown at this point?
If I understand your quote regarding November 30, does that mean that is the first opportunity for a one day strike, but still unknown at this point?
Nov 30, 2023, 1:43 pm
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Can I check back for any rumour of strikes for tomorrow yet? Or is there a good website I should be checking for myself?
Also, if there were to be a strike over the weekend, is it typically everything is affected all at the same time? City ubahn / sbahn, regional and intercity all equally affected? Is it no service or some limited service? If it makes any difference I will be in Hannover.
Thanks once again for the local knowledge.
Also, if there were to be a strike over the weekend, is it typically everything is affected all at the same time? City ubahn / sbahn, regional and intercity all equally affected? Is it no service or some limited service? If it makes any difference I will be in Hannover.
Thanks once again for the local knowledge.
Nov 30, 2023, 10:11 pm
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No factual news right now - but there's weather affecting service. (also some strike on snow plowing..)
Service will be affected differently; not all drivers are in the union and some operators are not under such a contract at all (e.g. UBahn in Hamburg, dont know the one in Hannover).
Service will be affected differently; not all drivers are in the union and some operators are not under such a contract at all (e.g. UBahn in Hamburg, dont know the one in Hannover).