Rostock (dpa/mv) - In the dispute over the collective agreement for the public sector, the Verdi union has called for a rally in front of Rostock's town hall on Friday. Verdi announced on Wednesday that the appeal was aimed at representatives of companies and departments in the public service of the federal government and the municipalities, in particular the city of Rostock. The mayor, Eva-Maria Kröger (left), who has just officially taken office, is to be handed over 4,000 symbolic signatures.
Verdi and the civil servants' association dbb are demanding 10.5 percent more income, but at least 500 euros more for the approximately 2.5 million employees in the public sector. The term should be twelve months. The Association of Municipal Employers' Associations (VKA) had described the demands as "unaffordable" before the start of the negotiations. After the first round of negotiations on Tuesday last week in Potsdam, the trade unions and employers adjourned without finding anything. The talks are scheduled to continue on February 22nd and 23rd - the probably crucial third round of negotiations is planned for the end of March.
