German port strikes averted, but low Rhine still delaying barge cargo

The prospect of widespread industrial action at Germany’s ports retreated yesterday after dockworker members of the ver.di union agreed to accept new contract terms offered by the Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS). “Strikes at the ports of Hamburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Emden, Brake, and Wilhelmshaven have thus been averted for the time being,” said ver.di. “However, the employe Read full article →