A significant strike affecting Berlin's U-Bahn, trams, and buses is set for March 19 and 20, as the services union Verdi and public transport operator BVG remain at an impasse over wage negotiations. Verdi has criticized BVG's latest offers as inadequate amid rising living costs. The union demands at least €750 in monthly pay increases over a year, while BVG's counter-offer proposes a smaller increase of €240 this year and €135 next year. Major disruptions are expected for commuters, with U-Bahn stations closed and transport services halted.
Though BVG has repeatedly made improved offers to the union, Verdi slammed the latest proposals as "completely inadequate" and said they fail to address the rising cost of living.
The services union is demanding pay increases of at least €750 per month with a contract duration of 12 months, as well as higher allowances for certain types of shift.
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