Germany awoke to widespread travel chaos on Monday, after two of the country’s biggest transport unions called a nationwide strike. It is the biggest strike the country has seen in 30 years.
The Verdi service workers’ union and the EVG union, which represents many rail workers, announced the walkout.
It is rare for unions to join forces like this in Germany. The mass strike follows a series of failed talks with employers in recent weeks.
“We think there will be extensive participation in the strike,” Verdi chief Frank Werneke told a press conference.
This isn’t the only strike planned in Europe – for details on other countries, read this article.
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