"Massive Strike Brings German Transportation to a Halt"

Labor unions in Germany called for a major one-day strike over salaries, affecting trains, planes, and public transit systems, as well as cargo transport by rail and ship. The unions are seeking a pay increase of at least 10.5%, dismissing offers from employers of 5% in two stages plus one-off payments. The strike caused delays on the roads, and rail company Deutsche Bahn warned that millions of commuters and thousands of companies would be affected. Labor strikes are a regular occurrence in Germany and normally end in a compromise deal between unions and employers.