In Germany, a labor union made up of train drivers began a nationwide strike on the 24th demanding wage increases.
The strike is expected to last six days, the longest on record, and there are concerns from the business community about the impact on logistics and other areas.
In Germany, a labor union formed by train drivers began a strike on the 24th, demanding wage increases and reductions in working hours in response to inflation, and train services have been suspended throughout the country, with the exception of some subways. .
This is the second strike in Germany this month, and due to difficult negotiations with management, it is expected to last six days, making it the longest strike on record.
On the 24th, the first day of the strike, train stations in the capital Berlin were deserted, with some users saying they understood the union's argument, saying, ``If the drivers' salaries are low, no one will take the job.'' I did.
Concerns have been voiced regarding the impact of this strike on the economy due to its length, and the Confederation of German Industry, Germany's largest economic organization, announced on the 24th that the strike will have an impact on the economy, including a disruption in logistics and a decrease in production. The company announced in a statement that it could reach 1 billion euros in Germany and 160 billion yen in Japanese yen.
In Germany, it has been pointed out that the global logistics disruption caused by the situation in the Middle East is leading to delays in the procurement of parts and other items from overseas, and that the suspension of domestic rail transport will further increase the burden on companies. It has come out.