Strike week in Bochum: buses and trains stand still!

Strike week in Bochum: buses and trains stand still!

On March 12, 2025, the Verdi union plans a comprehensive warning strike in local public transport in Bochum and the surrounding cities. According to Ruhr24 , the strike will affect all buses and tracks of the BoGesTRA Operating start at around 3 a.m. to end at the end of the company at around 3 a.m.

The warning strike not only affects the BOGESTRA, but also the DSW21 transport company in Dortmund and leads to the fact that all trips from external companies that run on behalf of the BOGESTRA are eliminated. On this day, the mobility guarantees and punctuality promise of the Bogestra do not apply. In addition, all BOGESTRA customer centers remain closed and the operating facilities and tunnel systems are guarded for safety reasons.

affected cities and other effects

The effects of the strike will be far -reaching. The cities of Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, Herne, Hattingen and Witten are affected. In Bochum, urban daycare centers are also affected by the strike measures, which can also lead to delays and restrictions in the everyday life of parents. The parents are asked to keep an eye on current information and, if necessary, contact schools, since the caretaker and cleaning staff of the schools could also go on strike.

The environmental service in Bochum is also on strike from Monday to Saturday, which can lead to garbage accumulation. From March 11th to 13th, Stadtwerke Bochum are also affected, although the customer center will only be available by phone. This situation is part of a larger conflict about collective bargaining in the public service, which has already followed several strikes.

background of the collective bargaining

Background of the warning strike are stalled tariff negotiations, such as 24rhein reported. Among other things, Verdi demands 8% higher wages or at least 350 euros more per month. In addition, the surcharges for stressful activities are to be raised, the training allowances and internship fees are increased by 200 euros per month and three additional days off. A “my time account” for more flexibility should also be included in the negotiations.

The third round of negotiations will take place in Potsdam from March 14 to 16, 2025, although it remains unclear whether there will be significant progress. However, it is certain that Deutsche Bahn and other railway companies will not be affected during the strike; RE and RB trains and S-Bahn trips run regularly.

The inhabitants of the affected cities are asked to plan their trips accordingly and to find out about the necessary changes in the transport system in good time.