Saarbrücken in strike fever: delays in garbage disposal and city cleaning!
Saarbrücken in strike fever: delays in garbage disposal and city cleaning!
On Wednesday, March 5, a three -day warning strike begins in Saarbrücken, which is organized by the Verdi union. This stand will take place until Friday, March 7th and is expected to significantly influence the city administration and the urban central disposal company (ZKE). The state capital Saarbrücken informed that various services are not provided during this period-including the emptying of residual, organic waste and paper Lock waste disposal.
The city cleaning and emptying of the trash cans in public space are also particularly affected. Citizens are asked to provide their waste bags at the next regular emptying in full garbage. The regulations for the yellow tons remain untouched and are left as planned. The recycling centers in Saarbrücken remain closed during the strike.context and reasons for the strike
Verdi has called for strikes in several cities that not only affect Saarland, but also other federal states. Especially in the case of municipal utilities and in municipalities, an outstanding is expected. Verdi boss Frank Werneke has sharply criticized the employer, since there are no concrete offers for wage increases and improved working conditions so far. The Saarbrücker Zeitung emphasizes that the unions are currently demanding an increase of eight or at least 350 euros per month, in addition to more free Days.
On February 20, employees from different areas should also step out. These actions were taken in response to the high workloads and the tense working conditions. According to estimates, at least 70 million hours of working time are currently accumulated in Germany, which indicates the urgency of the concern.
rally and social context
In Saarbrücken, a rally will take place on the Ludwigskirche on Thursday. This starts at 10 a.m. and is interrupted at 10.30 a.m. with a minute's silence for the victims of an attack in Munich. It is reported that the background of the attack may be motivated to Islamist. This could contribute to the existing tensions in society.
A total of around 2.5 million people are employed in the public service in Germany that could be affected by these strikes. The collective bargaining will continue to be continued in Potsdam on Friday, March 14th. The current warning strikes in Saarland and in other countries are therefore not only an expression of a specific dismay, but also part of a greater struggle for better working conditions in the public service.
With the beginning of the strike on March 5, it will be shown how far the effects on citizens and urban services will be. On Saturday, March 8th, the regular opening times of the disposal facilities in Saarbrücken should apply again.
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