Strike at Trinks: Drink deliveries in danger – police accident causes excitement!

Strike at Trinks: Drink deliveries in danger – police accident causes excitement!

On Thursday, July 4, 2025, the NGG union called for a nationwide, 24-hour warning strike at the beverage logistics company Trinks. Ten locations are affected, including Neumünster, Hamburg and Leipzig, which are mobilizing against the company's inadequate wage increase offers. Employees are demanding an increase of 300 euros per month, while employers are only offering 155 euros. KN online also reports that Trinks supplies Rewe and other supermarkets, among others, and that demand is high in the summer.

As a result, the NGG expects bottlenecks in subsequent deliveries if the situation does not improve quickly. Volker Daiss, managing director of the NGG Middle Rhine region, reveals that employees in the industry are prepared to carry out further strikes if the employer does not give in. This dissatisfaction is not only noticeable in Neumünster, as a look at another company shows: At Bier-Schneider in Koblenz, for example, the trucks stopped in the yard on Monday morning after the first tour, here too the reason was a warning strike. Employees are dissatisfied with wage increases that are below the NGG's demands, and this shows that tensions in the industry are increasing. NGG.net reports high strike participation, which clearly indicates dissatisfaction.

Police officer accident

There is also another incident in the news that is causing a stir: a 27-year-old police officer caused an accident at the wheel after falling asleep. The incident occurred on Highway 328, where he collided with an oncoming car. Luckily, the two women in the other vehicle were uninjured. The Rendsburg district court made it clear that the police officer's professional status is not a mitigating circumstance. He was fined, had his license revoked and was banned from driving for a year. KN online has recorded the details of this incident.

Traffic forecast for Hamburg

The traffic forecast for Hamburg on the first weekend in July is also not rosy, as several major events are taking place, including the Schlagermove and Ed Sheeran concerts. The Elbe tunnel on the A7 is closed, which can lead to significant traffic bottlenecks. According to estimates, around 400,000 visitors are expected in the city center, so using buses and trains is recommended. The Hamburg S-Bahn plans to increase its offering accordingly. The traffic situation promises to be anything but relaxed.

Shock about the death of Claudia Christofzik

In a tragic event, 41-year-old mother Claudia Christofzik from Ascheffel unexpectedly lost her life on June 10th and leaves behind five children. Her family is in great shock and is receiving support from relatives as well as a fundraising campaign that has already raised over 45,000 euros. This help is urgently needed as the family needs long-term support, including through household help. KN online and the relatives report the overwhelming solidarity.

Asian hornet danger

Another topic concerns the region: in Wahlstedt, in the Segeberg district, the first nest of the invasive Asian hornet was discovered and removed. The EU warns that this species can have a negative impact on local biodiversity. In this context, it is recommended that citizens immediately inform experts from the State Office for the Environment if they see an Asian hornet. The urgency of the issue is given because invasive species like these can pose a serious threat to our native ecosystems.

Overall, it is clear that the region is not only confronted with economic challenges due to labor disputes and calls for better wages, but that social and ecological issues are also on the agenda. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop further.