DGB boss Reiner Hoffmann criticized GDL’s actions in the rail strike and asked the train drivers union to return to the negotiating table.On Saturday’s Rhein Post’s Hoffman said: “We have critically seen that professional bodies like train drivers are here claiming their own special interests, not the general interests of all other railway employees.” GDL belongs to the Association of German Officials ( dbb) instead of German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).
“The employee groups in the company cannot compete with each other,” the DGB boss said.Although the disagreement between the union and the railway is not very big, the GDL boss refuses Klaus WesselskiBack to the negotiating table. “Essentially, GDL boss Weselsky is to maintain his union and expand its influence in order to gain more members in this way,” Hoffman said.
“GDL is about pure survival”
So far GDL Of the more than 300 railway companies, only 16 are able to negotiate collective agreements; the larger DGB transport alliance EVG is responsible for all other companies. “For Mr. Weselsky and GDL, this is all about survival,” said the boss of DGB. The two unions reached a collective agreement with the railway department.
The German Locomotive Drivers’ Union (GDL) hopes to continue the strike at Deutsche Bahn after winning in court until it is scheduled to end at 2am on Tuesday.
