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Strike alarm in Harburg: DRK employees demand fair tariffs!
On July 3, 2025, a warning strike by DRK education will take place in Hamburg to support the collective agreements.
Strike alarm in Harburg: DRK employees demand fair tariffs!
There is a lot of simmering in Hamburg, especially in the area of DRK education: an all-day warning strike is planned for Thursday, July 3, 2025, which calls on all employees to stand up for their rights and collective agreements. The current collective bargaining round is a hot topic and workers are determined to make their voices heard. The meeting point is at 9:00 a.m. at Hohe Straße 4, 21073 Hamburg, from where a demonstration will lead to the DRK headquarters and then to the S-Bahn to the central rally at the union hall. Those wishing to strike also have the option of meeting at 11:00 a.m. directly at the union hall at Besenbinderhof, where numerous colleagues from other DRK companies from Hamburg and the surrounding area will meet to support their demands together. ver.di reports that all ver.di members can expect strike pay during the strike. Even colleagues who are not yet in the union can take part and receive strike pay as long as they become members by the end of June.
But what is behind this call? Strikes are part of the DNA of the world of work and are a central means of enforcing employee claims. They are not a frivolous act, but are intended as a last resort when all other means have been exhausted. With support from ver.di The financial burden on the strikers can be reduced, and the union also offers assistance in the event of possible lockouts. This shows how important a strong community is in such times.
The legal framework of strikes
Strikes are protected by the Basic Law in Article 9 Paragraph 3. Nevertheless, there are strict requirements for their implementation. Complex questions remain as to how the legal basis and limits of the right to strike are designed to ensure the enforcement of employee interests. However, industrial disputes, which also include strikes, have been shaped by judicial regulations over the years. These develop in dialogue between the collective bargaining parties and reflect the need to maintain social justice and fair working conditions. The federal headquarters for political education explains that without the collective pressure of the employees there would be little movement in negotiations.
An important aspect is the necessity and proportionality of the strike measures. The strikers should continue to communicate with their colleagues and management to increase participation in the strike. It is recommended to use the “strike promise” to ensure an overview of participation in the respective facilities. Ultimately, it's about finding a voice together and improving the legal and social conditions.