Chemnitz: GDL ends strike-City-Bahn is slowly rolling back on

Chemnitz: GDL ends strike-City-Bahn is slowly rolling back on

Chemnitz-The long-lasting industrial straces of the German Train driver (GDL) union (GDL) at the City-Bahn in Chemnitz throw a shadow on daily commuting. The GDL ended the 18th strike today, on Tuesday, but the effects are profound.

Delayed return to normality

Although the strike is officially ended, the return to the normality will take a few hours to passengers. The City-Bahn announced that the company admission is made more difficult by the short-term announcement of the strike stop. The decision was only made shortly after 10 a.m., which makes it impossible to put all trains into operation at the same time.

passenger association expresses concerns

The passenger association "Pro Bahn", represented by Markus Haubold, performs concerned votes. He emphasizes the need for a quick agreement between the parties to the conflict to regain the reliability of the City-Bahn. Due to the constant disorders, more and more commuters have switched to the car, which leads to an overload of the streets and an increase in environmental pollution.

conflict about working conditions

The focus of the conflict is the desire for a 35-hour week and higher wages for the employees of the City-Bahn. Despite the first tariff discussions between GDL boss Claus Weselsky and City Railway boss Friedbert Straub, an agreement has not yet been reached. "It is alarming that the negotiations have not yet led to a result," says Haubold his concern.

public transport under pressure

The continued strikes and the uncertainty as to when the next industrial action could take place have put public public transport in Chemnitz under great pressure. Critics complain that the spontaneous announcement of the strike stop from the GDL not only makes planning on the city railway difficult, but also affects the confidence of commuters in public transport.

outlook and challenges

Currently, bus lack remains to support passengers during this uncertain phase. Many users are frustrated and demand from the negotiators to agree on a solution as soon as possible. The track damage caused by conflicting interests is both a challenge for passengers and for the city of Chemnitz as a whole.

The critical situation around the city railway is not only a sign of internal tensions within the transport sector, but also shows how important a stable and reliable public transport is for the quality of life of the citizens. The coming days could be crucial to clarify whether the group and the union will find a way that offers commuters more security.

- Nag