The German trade union Verdi has announced a full-day warning strike in Munich and Nuremberg on Wednesday, aimed at local public transport services, including U-Bahn, trams, and bus lines not operated by private providers. This move marks the second warning strike in Bavaria during the current wage negotiations, following a previous strike that partially disrupted transport in several major Bavarian cities, including Munich and Nuremberg.

Verdi's goal with the strikes is to pressure employers and facilitate progress in the negotiations over better wages and working conditions. The union highlighted its disappointment regarding the lack of positive signals from employers that could have prevented the second strike. Sinan Öztürk, the deputy regional leader of Verdi, indicated that the timing of the strike, just two days before the next negotiation round, reflects ongoing frustrations with the bargaining process.

The impact of this strike could significantly affect commuters in Munich and Nuremberg, forcing many to seek alternative transportation options. The continuation of such strike actions emphasizes the tensions between labor unions and employers in the region and signals the importance of ongoing negotiations for the future of public transport services in Bavaria.