DRK warning strikes in Baden-Württemberg: saviors demand more money!

DRK warning strikes in Baden-Württemberg: saviors demand more money!

The collective bargaining at the German Red Cross (DRK) is coming up: From today, July 3, 2025, the Verdi union calls on nationwide warning strikes in Baden-Württemberg. The central campaign takes place at 10 a.m. in Heilbronn, while further work-ups have been announced in Reutlingen, Ravensburg and in the Lake Constance district, Alb-Donau-Kreis and Ulm. As Stern is maintained, so that the supply of the population is guaranteed remains.

The dispute ignites the demands for better classification and relief for employees. Verdi is emphasized for a salary increase of 8 percent or at least 350 euros per month. The trainees and interns in particular should benefit from these negotiations, with a required grant of 200 euros per month. The union also strives for an increase of 150 and 100 euros for the allowances in the social and educational service. These fundamental topics have so far remained unanswered in the conversations, as well as Verdi

further negotiations and fears about the future

In the second round of negotiations, which took place on June 10, 2025, the first offer of employers was rated as insufficient. Jakob Becker, head of the state department of Verdi, expressed clear dissatisfaction with the blockade of central demands. Around 150,000 employees are active at the DRK at different locations, including 45,000 under the DRK reform collective agreement. Verdi has decided to increase the pressure and move the employees on the street in several federal states, including Hessen. In Hesse, the work of work for the 3rd and 4th July and a first warning strike took place on July 2nd.

But what about the salaries of the DRK employees? According to the information from AKMAS , salaries increase by 3 percent as of July 1, 2025, with at least 110 euros more being paid. The training allowances also experience an increase and increase by 75 euros. However, this increase is not enough for many employees who feel on an acute level pressure.

The union's demands are clear and comprehensive: in addition to increasing the fees, the payment for emergency paramedics should also be increased and the night and layer surcharges are to be improved. "We have to do more for the people who work in these life -saving professions," said a representative of Verdi. It remains to be seen whether and when an agreement with the employers can be reached so that the approximately 150,000 committed rescue workers can benefit from a fair wage.