Overview
- Ver.di said Tuesday evening the Hamburg walkout will now run until Thursday at 1:30 a.m. after negotiators failed to produce a workable offer.
- The stoppage, which began overnight Tuesday during the third bargaining round, was first due to end Wednesday at 1:30 a.m.
- The dispute covers about 5,000 NDR employees across staff and freelancers, with the union seeking a 7% raise with a €300 monthly floor and €200 more for trainees with a job guarantee.
- For freelancers, ver.di wants 7% higher fees and stronger pension terms, while NDR has countered with 1.23% from July 1, 2026, followed by 1% in June 2027 and April 2028, with possible adjustments if the broadcast fee rises.
- Program effects were unclear Tuesday, as NDR said it would keep any disruption small, and the fourth bargaining round is scheduled for May 19.