ATMs might remain partially empty. Basic Strikes in cash-in-transit companies, to which ver.di has called. The Union does not expect significant disruptions to the employer.

The trade Union ver.di has called for the morning nationwide, Employees of the money – and value-added services to the warning strike. It could lead to “major disruptions” in the supply of cash, so the trade Union. Banks and stores could not be with cash supplies, if hundreds of cash-in-transit would strike. Also, the pick-up of the day’s receipts at Department stores and discounters, furniture and hardware stores, as well as other companies is not ensured, said a negotiator Arno Peukes.

in Contrast, employers do not expect major problems. A multi-hour warning strike was annoying, and expensive for companies. At the same time, a spokeswoman of the Federal Association said the German money and valuables services of the dpa: “The cash supply in Germany will not collapse.” The industry not only work on weekdays from 9 to 17 o’clock, also, about the turn of the year, it had been a normal supply, she said. “A multi-day or multi-week strike, that would be a Problem.” In addition, all employees not involved in the temporary work stoppage.

Currently, collective bargaining negotiations for the industry. At the next talks at the 3. and 4. January in the Hessian town of Bad Nauheim has to submit to the employer a negotiating offer, required.di. Otherwise, would extend the work stoppage.

The employees of money transport firms are being called on Wednesday for a strike. Ver.di believed that this is why the cash could be scarce.

More money and alignment in the East

trade Union calls for approximately 12,000 employees, an annual increase of the hourly rate to 1.50 euros, or an increase in salary of 250 Euro per month. The duration should not exceed 24 months. In addition, the salaries in the East are to be aligned with those in the West.

emphasized The employer’s side, you have ver.di an offer submitted that the company had gone up to the pain threshold. Such increases have been offered of 9.4 per cent for the East over the two-year term. The Strikes were not traceable, criticized the spokeswoman.

according to The Union, money counters and cash-in-transit driver can earn in the East, currently around 1800 to 2400 euros gross, in the West there are 2200 to 2900 euros gross per month.