There is no solution in sight to the collective bargaining dispute between aviation security employees and their employers. The ver.di union is therefore proposing arbitration.
In the collective bargaining dispute between aviation security personnel, ver.di and the employers could move towards arbitration. The union proposed arbitration after the inconclusive sixth round of negotiations. “The employers have rigorously refused to respond to our demand for overtime bonuses from the first hour of overtime onwards,” said the union’s negotiator, Wolfgang Pieper.
“Arbitration is now the last resort to find a solution,” said Pieper. With the proposal, ver.di says it wants to take holidaymakers and families into account during Easter holiday travel.
Surcharges for overtime?
A spokeswoman for the aviation security company (BDLS) said the terms of the arbitration would be discussed in the next few days. Ver.di warned that without arbitration or without an acceptable arbitration result, further strikes cannot be ruled out.
Warning strikes by aviation security staff temporarily paralyzed several German airports last week. The staff checks passengers, staff and luggage at the entrances to the security area on behalf of the Federal Police. The sticking point in the negotiations for the approximately 25,000 employees of private security service providers is primarily the surcharges for overtime.
Employers promise 556 euros more
According to their own statements, the employers presented a significantly improved offer. For employees, the latest proposal means around 556 euros more per month, explained the negotiator of the Federal Association of Aviation Security Companies (BDLS), Frank Haindl. In addition, the employers agreed to a change regarding the previous granting of overtime bonuses.
Ver.di is demanding 2.80 euros more wages per hour, higher functional bonuses and overtime bonuses from the first overtime hour with a term of the collective agreement of twelve months. According to their own information, the employers have now offered 3.25 euros per hour for a term of 24 months with effect after 12 months.