The DGB public service unions are demanding a 10.5% pay increase for the approximately 1.5 million federal and local government employees, but at least €500 per month, and €200 per month for trainees. The duration of the agreement is to be 12 months. On 11 October, the ver.di federal bargaining commission, together with GEW, GdP and IG BAU, passed the resolution for the upcoming collective bargaining round which will start on 24 January 2023.
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