economy
February 12, 2026
IMPORTANT FOR SERBS IN GERMANY! These workers will get a salary increase!
The increase, along with a one-time bonus of 400 euros, would be paid to workers over 30 months.
TL;DR
- Deutsche Bahn offered a 6% salary increase to train drivers, spread over 30 months, plus a 400 euro bonus.
- The offer includes an immediate 3.8% raise, with the remaining 2.2% coming from changes in the collective bargaining system.
- The GDL train drivers' union is demanding an 8% salary increase over 12 months, with an immediate 3.8% raise.
- GDL chief Mario Reiss stated the offer is insufficient due to the long payment period.
- A potential strike is possible if an agreement is not reached by March.
- Deutsche Bahn employs approximately 19,400 train drivers across various sectors.
- DB Group is a major employer in Germany with over 220,000 employees.
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