Bus Strikes Disrupt Northern Germany Amid Contract Dispute

A two-day strike by private bus companies in Schleswig-Holstein follows the collapse of a wage agreement with the Omnibusverband Nord.

The strike, organized by the Verdi union, began Thursday morning and will continue until the end of the last shift on Friday.
Commuters in Schleswig-Holstein face significant disruptions as many bus lines, including airport shuttles, are not running reliably.
The strike was triggered by the Omnibusverband Nord's withdrawal from a wage agreement that promised higher salaries and an inflation compensation bonus.
The Omnibusverband Nord cited financial constraints due to government budget freezes as the reason for backing out of the agreement.
Verdi warns that the opportunity for the Omnibusverband Nord to sign the contract is closing with each passing day of the strike.