Strikes in regional transport suspended for two weeks, negotiations resumed

The strikes in regional transport have been suspended for two weeks as unions FNV and CNV received a letter from employers' organizations, indicating a willingness to negotiate a new collective labor agreement. This development has led to the cancellation of planned strikes, including one scheduled for tomorrow. The unions had previously announced weekly strikes due to failed negotiations, which had already disrupted services from companies like Arriva and Keolis. The employers' association VWOV sent an invitation for renewed talks, and a subsequent letter from the employers clarified that proposals to worsen the collective agreement were withdrawn, providing a basis for negotiations to resume. The unions are demanding a 9.5% salary increase over two years and improved working conditions for older employees.