EVG
Trade union: “The last word has not yet been spoken” on DB Cargo layoffs
The German national rail freight operator DB Cargo is planning to reduce its workforce by 6,200 jobs. This is part of a restructuring plan that…
A changing of the guard
‘Former Thyssenkrupp Steel manager will take over DB Cargo leadership’
Bernhard Osburg, former CEO of thyssenkrupp Steel, will be the new head of DB Cargo, according to German press agency dpa. Osburg will take over…
"DB Cargo needs a fresh start"
German trade union calls for resignation of DB Cargo CEO
The German rail and transport trade union EVG is calling for the resignation of DB Cargo CEO Sigrid Nikutta. EVG believes that Nikutta is leading…
Future of German rail
Trade union wants 80 billion euros and no breakup for Deutsche Bahn
The German railway and transport trade union EVG has spoken out about its vision for the future of German rail. It wants 80 billion euros…
succesful negotiations
DB and EVG sign deal for new collective bargaining agreement
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and trade union EVG finalised an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for 192,000 workers. DB significantly increased its offer,…
collective bargaining agreement
DB-EVG new collective bargaining agreement finalised before German elections?
After a second round of negotiations, a collective bargaining agreement between Deutsche Bahn (DB) and trade union EVG seems closer. The new offer presented by…
EVG vs non-federal rail
Collective wage negotiations are again on German rail’s agenda
After some time of relative calm, a new round of collective labour bargaining is again on German rail’s doorstep. The country’s largest trade union, EVG,…
Debt or infrastructure?
German industry disagrees on how DB Schenker billions should be spent
The sale of DB Schenker has made headlines, and the two-year long sale saga has now come to an end. However, disagreements on the aftermath…
Voting tomorrow
Trade union EVG to vote against DB Schenker sale
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to meet tomorrow, 2 October, to vote on the sale of its logistics arm DB Schenker…
Up to 2000 jobs protected
Combined transport is staying with DB Cargo after “mud fight” with trade union
DB Cargo is no longer dropping its combined transport operations, which will reportedly save up to 2000 jobs at the company. The decision comes after…
Strikes back in the German timetable, at least 270 freight trains cancelled
Between January and August 2023, the dispute between Deutsche Bahn and EVG monopolised the interest, resulting in massive warning strikes in rail and avoiding a…
EVG agrees to DB’s collective agreement, strikes averted
The vote has been cast. The ballots held by German trade union EVG resulted in the acceptance of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) collective bargaining agreement (CBA).…