Leo Express Slovak workers announce strike starting November 12

Employees of Leo Express Slovakia, represented by the OdLeSK union, have declared an indefinite strike scheduled to begin at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 12. The industrial action follows a prolonged dispute regarding the signing of the company’s first collective agreement.

The union is seeking increases in base wages and the establishment of clear, fair, and binding rules for remuneration and working conditions. OdLeSK leaders stated that while they welcome pay increases, it is essential that these improvements are codified in a collective agreement to provide long-term security and stability for workers.

The strike may impact passenger rail services on the route between Bratislava, Dunajská Streda, and Komárno. The union has criticized the employer for unilaterally modifying the compensation system during negotiations without consulting union representatives, an action they claim weakens social dialogue.