German food firm Dr. Oetker hit by warning strikes over pay
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- The NGG union called for warning strikes at food manufacturer Dr. Oetker's Bielefeld and Oerlinghausen locations.
- Approximately 2,500 employees at these sites are affected by the strike action.
- The union demands a 5.7 percent pay increase over 12 months, while the company's offer is reportedly 2 percent.
The NGG union has called for warning strikes at the food manufacturer Dr. Oetker, affecting employees at its Bielefeld and Oerlinghausen sites. According to the union, around 2,500 workers at these locations, which produce items like muesli and baking mixes, are participating in the work stoppage.
The NGG is demanding a 5.7 percent pay raise for a 12-month contract, noting that the previous agreement expired in April. The union claims Dr. Oetker has offered only a 2 percent increase. "This is not enough and does not do justice to the performance of the employees," stated union official Thorsten Kleile.
This is not enough and does not do justice to the performance of the employees.
Kleile emphasized that the patience of many employees is limited and that "nothing moves without pressure" after three rounds of negotiations. The union expects a significantly improved offer during the fourth round of talks scheduled for July 8. The affected sites also house administrative and IT departments.
Nothing moves without pressure.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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