Public service under pressure: warning strikes for higher salaries!

Public service under pressure: warning strikes for higher salaries!

On February 20, 2025, the dbb youth actions for income round 2025. The focus is on the appreciation of the public service, especially in times when the shortage of skilled workers is noticeable. Matthäus Fandrejewski, chairman of the DBB youth, emphasizes the essential role of the public service in the maintenance of important services, such as snow removal. In order to draw attention to their demands, the members of the organization distribute scattered goods to passers -by in cities such as Potsdam, Jena and Koblenz.

The union calls for a salary increase of 8 percent or at least 350 euros in order to offer the public service employees in a financial upgrading. Fandrejewski also emphasizes that many fundamental services would not be available to citizens without the public service. The professions mentioned include employees of the federal police, fire brigade and educators.

claims and expectations for employers

According to another report by Komba , DBB-Nourishing leader Volker Geyer is disappointed with the dragging negotiating process with BUND and municipalities in Potsdam. Despite falling inflation rates, the union has not yet received any specific offers. Geyer criticizes that the financial resources of the municipalities do not meet the requirements, which has a direct impact on the salaries of employees.

The core demands of the DBB include a salary increase of 8 percent, three additional free days and an additional free day for union members. In addition, an increase in charges for trainees is required by 200 euros per month to improve the attractiveness of the public service. These demands are particularly important to win young talents for a long -term career in the public service. A takeover guarantee after successfully completing the training is promised for employees in the federal states.

protests and warning strikes

The DBB youth not only plans negotiations, but also warning strikes and protest campaigns to draw attention to the predicament and to hold employers. Geyer points out that employees in the public service are entitled to a noticeable increase in income, regardless of the cash register situation. The goal is to position the public service as an attractive employer while competition increases with the private sector.

Overall, over 2.6 million employees are affected by the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD), including around 1.7 million employees and trainees of the federal government and the municipalities, as well as almost 370,000 federal officials and their candidates. Further negotiations are for the 17th/18th February and the 14th/15th March 2025, with the DBB Jugend requested the handover of its claims on October 9, 2022, but without any noteworthy progress.

Matthäus Fandrejewski and the DBB youth are determined to spread the message that the risk of further migration of specialists in the public sector threatens without adequate working conditions and salaries. In view of the challenges, cooperation between the federal and municipalities is required to develop solutions to the shortage of skilled workers.