German union Verdi and youth movement, Fridays for Future, jointly called for strikes to disrupt municipal transport in six German states on Friday to demand better pay and conditions and a review of transportation policies.
Verdi Deputy Chair Christine Behle on Tuesday referred to a recent wage increase offer from federal and municipal employers as "a slap in the face for the employees" and "an unparalleled provocation."
"The employees will not put up with this and will now step up their fight for their demands," she said in a statement, adding that these included better wages and conditions, as well as sustainable investment in municipal public transport by the states and the federal government.
