Overview
- The union announced short, nationwide stoppages for Postbank branch staff later this week to step up pressure in pay talks.
- The action covers about 9,000 employees at Postbank Filialvertrieb AG, which runs the branch network owned by Deutsche Bank.
- Verdi demands an 8% raise with at least €300 more per month for staff and €200 more per month for trainees.
- Beyond pay, the union seeks binding job and site guarantees and a right to training, including AI skills, to keep workers current as roles change.
- Lead negotiator Jan Duscheck said the employer offer is too weak and does not match staff strain, and talks are due to restart May 18 in Frankfurt after 2024 strikes often curtailed customer service.