Collective bargaining negotiations with the EVG
On February 28, 2023, the collective wage agreement with the EVG expired. At the same time, collective bargaining negotiations began with the EVG. DB Group’s objective is to achieve an appropriate balance: the performance of employees should be recognized, but at the same time DB Group must maintain its readiness for the future against the backdrop of rising prices and high inflation. In addition to an above-average wage increase for employees, a good overall package also includes greater flexibility, improved productivity and decreased complexity in the collective bargaining regulations.
After seven rounds of negotiations and two warning strikes, the EVG declared the negotiations to have failed at the end of June 2023 and announced a ballot. Prior to this, a mediation session will be held under the direction of Prof. Dr. Heide Pfarr and Dr. Thomas de Maizière.