About 100 workers strike at dm's Weilerswist distribution centre as ver.di seeks recognition collective agreement
Key points
- About 100 of 1,800 staff struck from 29 October, according to the works council
- ver.di seeks a recognition collective agreement, binding rules and more decision-making rights
- dm management refuses to sign, saying site wages are at least on par with the collective agreement
About 100 of 1,800 staff at dm's Weilerswist distribution centre struck from 13:30 on 29 October, according to the works council. ver.di is seeking a recognition collective agreement (Anerkennungstarifvertrag), binding rules and more say in decisions. The works council also criticises job cuts at the site and rising pressure on remaining staff. dm management refuses to sign, saying site wages are at least on par with the collective agreement.
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