Cologne: WDR and ARD Beitragsservice strike on 17–19 June 2026 (02:00–02:00)
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ver.di has called a 48‑hour warning strike at Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) and the ARD Beitragsservice in Cologne from 02:00 on 17 June to 02:00 on 19 June. Programming and production may be disrupted as staff press for a 7% pay rise (at least €300 per month) and higher training allowances amid stalled talks.
This alert was originally created on 18 June 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Jun 19, 2026
✅ Completed
The 48‑hour ver.di warning strike at WDR and the ARD Beitragsservice in Cologne ran from 02:00 on 17 June to 02:00 on 19 June 2026. ver.di reported the action was underway on 18 June across several ARD broadcasters, including WDR, and there were no announcements of cancellation, suspension, or extension.
Organizer
Affected Locations
- Cologne
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