The article reports on an agreement between Deutsche Post DHL Group and the Verdi union, which will result in cuts to real wages for 170,000 employees and the elimination of 8,000 jobs in letter and parcel delivery.
The deal involves wage increases that are significantly lower than the current rate of inflation, effectively reducing the purchasing power of workers. Alongside the wage concessions, Deutsche Post DHL will be cutting jobs, exacerbating the workload and stress for the remaining employees.
The Verdi union is criticized for collaborating with the company to implement these measures, which are seen as detrimental to the workers’ interests. The article highlights the anger and frustration among postal workers, who feel betrayed by their union representatives.
The agreement is presented as part of a broader trend of attacks on workers’ rights and living standards in Germany and internationally. The article emphasizes the need for workers to organize independently of established unions to defend their jobs and wages against corporate demands and union collaboration. The agreement is viewed as a direct attack on the workforce.
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