A strike has led to the dismissal of 1000 workers in the Damp clinics, belonging to the Fresenius/Helios group. The strike was backed up by a decision of 86% of the workforce after negotiations for a new collective agreement failed. Ver.di announced new industrial action on 30 June against this provocative denial of the right to strike. Workers receive legal aid in the court cases that have been initiated to reverse the dismissals.
German: http://www.verdi.de/themen/geld-tarif ...
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