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DHL strike in Leipzig: Verdi is planning a massive work stoppage from Wednesday!
Verdi announces a multi-day strike at the DHL hub in Leipzig from June 4, 2025 to demand higher wages and training allowances.
DHL strike in Leipzig: Verdi is planning a massive work stoppage from Wednesday!
Collective bargaining between the Verdi union and DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH has stalled. This became known after the first round of negotiations on May 23 remained inconclusive. Verdi has now announced a “wave of strikes lasting several days” that will begin on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and will last at least until Friday night. Over 1,000 employees have already taken part in the warning strike on May 23rd, which indicates the high level of participation and dissatisfaction among employees. The union is demanding a wage increase of 12 percent and an increase in training pay over a period of 12 months. Many members of the workforce find the situation intolerable and support the strike action.
How aero.de reported that negotiations about “emergency services” are pending before the strike on Tuesday. These emergency services cover important aspects such as the supply of blood and medication as well as the safe landing of pilots. A comprehensive strike action could have a significant impact on operations at the DHL hub at Halle/Leipzig Airport and has already been announced for Friday, where the strike is scheduled to start at 4:30 a.m. and last until midnight.
Backgrounds and reactions
The Verdi union has called a strike after collective bargaining negotiations remained inconclusive. DHL is skeptical about the demands and describes them as unrealistic. According to a company spokesperson, there are no delays in package deliveries for residential customers as the site primarily handles international express freight. In most cases, parcels from online retailers do not go through the DHL hub, which could currently limit the impact of the strike on end customers.
In addition, further negotiations are scheduled for next Monday, where new solutions could possibly be developed. The situation remains tense and the union is hoping for an agreement to maintain operations and meet workers' demands.
With regard to wages and training allowances, Verdi speaks of the need for adjustment in order to compensate employees in line with the cost of living. How MDR According to reports, the labor movement in this region is strong and it remains to be seen how DHL will respond to the increasing demands to avoid a long-term conflict.