Wage conflicts are as intense as they were last in 2010, thanks to a mix of inflation and recession. Unions are currently in a strong position thanks to the high inflation of recent years.
The fact that unions are currently showing a certain vehemence is also due to the current labor shortage. The train drivers' union GDL has again called for a strike at Deutsche Bahn in freight traffic from Wednesday evening and in passenger traffic from Thursday. The increased number of strikes has sparked an intensive debate about possible restrictions on the right to strike.