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German public sector unions to resume wage talks after strikes
German public sector unions began a decisive round of wage talks with employers Sunday, after staging a series of strikes that caused disruptions at airports, train stations, hospitals and daycare centres.
Public sector workers in Germany to strike for more pay 'before Easter'
German unions on Tuesday called for nationwide "warning strikes" in the public sector this month after state and local governments rejected their demands for a wage hike.
Lufthansa slashes 895 flights over Wednesday strike
Six German airports will face strikes on Wednesday, with Europe's largest airline Lufthansa warning that almost 900 flights will be cancelled.
Unions find 170,000 empty public sector jobs
Public sector unions' federation DBB reports that 170,000 government posts are currently unfilled, saying the quality of public services is at risk.
Berlin teachers start public sector strike
Planned nationwide public sector strikes began on Monday in Berlin as staff walked out of around 100 schools in a wage dispute. Substitute staff have, for the most part, been put in place.
Germany's engineers to strike over pay
Germany's powerful IG Metall labour union called on Friday for country-wide strikes in the key engineering and metalworking sectors from this weekend in an escalating dispute over pay.
Commuters, parents hit by public sector strikes
Commuters were left struck at train stations and parents at home with their children on Monday as tens of thousands of public sector workers went on strike ahead of talks with employers this week.