Berlin: ver.di launches indefinite strike at Vivantes subsidiaries; action continues into May
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The United Services Union (ver.di) announced an open-ended strike starting 15 April 2026 at subsidiary companies of Berlin’s state-owned Vivantes hospital group, covering services such as cleaning, central sterilization, kitchens, logistics and facility management. With no settlement reached by late April, the walkout continues into May, with emergency staffing plans in place while ver.di presses for TVöD‑equivalent pay and conditions.
This alert was originally created on 5 May 2026.
Public Impact
Hospitals
Effective Dates
Organizer
Affected Locations
- Berlin
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