February 19, 2025

Ver.di warning strikes in local public transport

The trade union Ver.di has called for warning strikes as part of the current wage negotiations in the public sector.

Background information

The trade union Verdi has announced an all-day warning strike in local public transport in six federal states on Friday. This is expected to cause considerable disruption to bus, tram and underground services.

Deutsche Bahn is notaffected by the Verdi strikes.

Background: Why is there a strike?

Collective bargaining for the federal and local public sector is currently in full swing. After the first round of negotiations on 24 January and the second round on 17 and 18 February failed to produce any results, Verdi has announced further warning strikes throughout Germany, which will also affect local public transport in NRW.

The third round of negotiations is scheduled to take place in Potsdam from 14 to 16 March 2025. According to media reports, further strikes can be expected until then.

Stay informed!

We recommend that all passengers find out about the possible effects and alternative connections from the affected companies before travelling.