Warning strike at Deutsche Post: Chaos in Rodgau and Frankfurt!

Warning strike at Deutsche Post: Chaos in Rodgau and Frankfurt!

On January 30, 2025, the tariff conflict at Deutsche Post goes into the next round, while the warning strikes continue at various locations. Today is the third day of these work. The parcel center in Rodgau-Nieder-Roden, which is one of the largest distribution centers in Germany, is particularly affected. In addition to Rodgau, the letter distribution centers in Frankfurt and Darmstadt are also strike, which leads to significant delays in the delivery of packages and letters, so Primavera24 .

ver.di calls for a linear tariff increase of seven percent and additional vacation days for employees and trainees. According to the union, the demands must be taken seriously, which the negotiator Andrea Kocsis also underlines. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for mid -February, specifically on February 12, after the Deutsche Post emphasized that the demands are not economically viable and refers to falling mailing quantities and a high investment requirement, as Tagesschau reported.

scope of the strikes

The strikes not only affect the parcel center in Rodgau, but also several other parcel centers in the federal territory. On Tuesday and Wednesday, around 13,000 employees took part in the protests. According to estimates, around four million letters and a high six -digit number of packages remained. Deformed logistics could lead to the fact that around 5% of the programs in distribution centers are retained, such as Tagesschau

These warning strikes are not only shown in urban areas, but also in rural areas. Deliveries in fewer urban regions are also called for work. On normal working days, Deutsche Post promotes over 40 million letters, which illustrates the dimensions of the current situation. Deutsche Post asked for a suspension of the warning strikes to find a solution at the negotiating table.

claims and reactions

ver.di not only requires a wage plus of seven percent, but also additional vacation days due to the increasing workload. Union members should receive an additional vacation day in total. This is in contrast to the demands of Deutsche Post, which insists on economically justifiable wage increases. In addition, the challenges in the package business are becoming increasingly clear, while the company is complaining about the high costs.

The negotiations are of great importance because it affects the working conditions of around 170,000 tariff employees and the Deutsche Post, which belongs to the Bonn logistics group DHL, occupies a key position in the German logistics sector. With the third round of negotiations on February 12, it will be shown whether the parties move to an agreement or the situation continues to escalate.