Coca-Cola Strike Begins in the North - Dispute Over Wages - Coca-Cola, NGG Union at Impasse as Strike Threat Looms
Coca-Cola's wage negotiations with the NGG union in Germany have reached a tense stage. The chief negotiator for the NGG, Dirk Jansen, is pushing for a 5% increase retroactive to September, along with a base amount of 150 euros. This comes after Coca-Cola's offer of just 1.5% in 2026, which the union finds inadequate. The next round of talks is scheduled for November 10-12 in Hamburg.
The NGG has planned a strike rally in Bremen with around 500 participants, expressing their dissatisfaction with Coca-Cola's offer. NGG vice president Freddy Adjan has warned that the union may expand the strike if their demands are not met, potentially leading to a nationwide warning strike wave at all Coca-Cola sites in Germany. Around 1,200 employees are currently affected, with half based in Hildesheim.
The warning strike began at 6 am on Tuesday, lasting 16 hours at four sites in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. Coca-Cola has previously referred to a 3.5% wage increase in March, which translates to an additional 170 euros per month. However, the NGG maintains that this does not meet their members' expectations.
The next round of negotiations will take place in Hamburg, with both sides holding firm to their positions. The NGG's threat of expanded strike action looms if Coca-Cola does not reconsider its offer. The affected employees, numbering around 1,200, are eager for a resolution that addresses their wage concerns.
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