Strike at the HVV: There are no buses and subways in Hamburg today

Massive failures expected
No buses and subways: warning strike at the HVV in Hamburg

Due to a warning strike by the HVV, no subways and buses of the Hochbahn operate in Hamburg on Wednesday (archive photo)

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Hamburgers who use public transport have to be prepared for massive failures this Wednesday. The trade union ver.di has called for a 24-hour warning strike.

Because of a warning strike at Hamburger Hochbahn, users of subways and buses have to be prepared for restrictions and cancellations on Wednesday. Passengers should be prepared for the fact that neither subways nor buses are running and check whether destinations can be reached with other companies’ means of transport, the HVV reported. The timetable information would be adjusted accordingly.

The strike is scheduled to begin at 3 a.m. Wednesday morning and end at 3 a.m. Thursday morning. The S-Bahn, regional trains and the bus lines of the bus companies affiliated with the HVV such as the VHH (Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH) will not be on strike. Nevertheless, passengers should expect that these are significantly fuller than normal. However, no statements can be made about specific operational restrictions due to the 24-hour warning strike.

HVV strike in Hamburg: employees demand more wages

The Verdi union wants to use the warning strike to express its demand for more wages and is demanding 600 euros more monthly wages for the employees. According to the ideas of the union, the collective agreement should have a term of twelve months. Apprentices should also receive an additional 258 euros per month and a free professional ticket for local public transport. The second hearing last Thursday was unsuccessful. According to its own statements, the elevated railway had submitted a modified offer.

According to union information, in the second round of negotiations with a term of 21 months, the employer side offered an increase of 4.5 percent retroactive to January 1 and an increase of 130 euros to the table as of January 1, 2024. In addition, the employer offers a tax-free inflation compensation premium of 3,000 euros.

The next hearing with the employers is scheduled for Thursday.

Sources: HVV, earningsDPA

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