Request to restrict the right to strike from the German government party
Due to the widespread wave of strikes in Germany, which has recently led to many disturbances, the Liberal Democratic Party in the coalition government has requested restrictions on the right to hold strikes. |
According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting “D Site” publication, considering the recent wave of strikes in various parts of Germany, which has led to many disturbances in this country, the Liberal Democratic Party in the coalition government wants to work to limit the right to strike. Bijan Jir Sarai, secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, said in a conversation with the Bild newspaper: “We need comprehensive reforms regarding the right to strike in the field of critical infrastructure.” The federal government railroads should have the opportunity to compel the parties to mediate, set strike deadlines, and exchange negotiations. In sensitive areas, the right to strike should generally be limited. Recently, employers’ associations have also demanded the amendment of the right to strike.
The German train drivers’ union GDL went on strike for the sixth time in the current round of collective negotiations on Tuesday. The railway company had tried to prevent the strike with a petition, but the Frankfurt Labor Court rejected the company’s urgent request. The two sides are currently negotiating again and are close to an agreement.
According to the general secretary of the Liberal Democratic Party of Germany, when it comes to critical infrastructure Thus, it is important to maintain proportionality and prevent excessive strike greed, as we have experienced, in the future. He particularly criticized the behavior of the GDL union and said: “This union held the whole country hostage for months without showing any serious desire to find a compromise.” Germany’s economic loss is now very high. They can continue in the same way in the future.
Strikes are held in many parts of Germany this year and continue in several periods.
In a recent article, a German publication assessed the wave of widespread strikes in various parts of Germany as an extraordinary strike situation that could bring the Federal Republic to a standstill.
This year, the unions are trying to negotiate an increase in the purchasing power of their members, and as a result, they want a significant salary increase.
At Lufthansa, pilots, flight attendants and ground staff fight independently – with various unions – for more pay. Security personnel at airports have also been added to these.
In this way, the wave of strikes and protests in different parts of Germany has caused many disturbances in this country, so that some experts have called this year the year of strikes in this country.
These strikes are held repeatedly in various sectors of public transportation, medicine, airline employees and other sectors.
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