# Verdi wage‑negotiation strikes in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/verdi-wagenegotiation-strikes-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-07-30T16:34:49.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 4.

Verdi’s campaign for higher pay has continued into late July 2026. After warning strikes at university hospitals and retail stores in early July, a municipal‑waste strike in Saarbrücken on 17 July, and a pilot collective‑bargaining agreement for about 240,000 wholesale workers in Bavaria announced on 21 July, the union shifted its focus back to the broader retail and wholesale sectors. On 31 July and 1 August, Verdi called nationwide warning strikes in Berlin and Wiesbaden. A rally at Berlin’s Wittenbergplatz will feature former politician Gregor Gysi. The union is demanding a 7 % pay rise – at least €222 over a twelve‑month period – and, in Wiesbaden, an additional €250 monthly increase plus €150 for apprentices. Verdi warns that unsettled offers in Berlin and Brandenburg could push lower‑paid groups below the €13.90 net minimum wage. The actions target major chains such as Kaufland, H&M and Zara, and aim to leverage recent Bavarian gains toward a nationwide settlement.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: German union Verdi calls for retail and wholesale warning strikes in Berlin and Wiesbaden

Verdi has ordered warning strikes in Berlin’s retail and wholesale sectors on July 31‑Aug 1, demanding a 7 % wage rise, and a parallel strike in Wiesbaden over stalled talks, seeking €250 more for workers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-union-verdi-calls-for-retail-and-wholesale-warning-strikes-in-berlin-and-wiesbaden

### 2026-07-21: Verdi secures pilot wage agreement for 240,000 wholesale workers in Bavaria

Verdi reached a pilot wage deal for Bavaria’s wholesale sector, raising pay 2.9 % in Aug 2026 and 2.1 % in May 2027 for ~240,000 workers, signaling broader national negotiations.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/retail-workers-strike-across-badenwrttemberg-germany

### 2026-07-17: Verdi strike halts yellow waste collection in Saarbrücken

Verdi’s warning strike on 17 July halted yellow‑bin and metal/e‑waste collection in Saarbrücken, affecting residents while other waste services continue; workers demand TVöD wages and better conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verdi-strike-halts-yellow-waste-collection-in-saarbrcken

### 2026-07-04: Verdi warning strikes in Baden‑Württemberg hit hospitals and retail

Verdi has called multi‑day warning strikes at four Baden‑Württemberg university hospitals and across regional retail stores, demanding wage hikes of up to 7.5% and higher apprentice pay.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verdi-warning-strikes-in-badenwrttemberg-hit-hospitals-and-retail

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