News / German dock workers mull 'final offer' from port operators, after 'difficult' talks

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The Central Assocation of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) has submitted a final offer to port workers associated with trade union ver.di, but if they reject the offer, further port strikes could coincide with the traditional peak season.

After a “difficult” fourth round of negotiations in Bremen late last week, ZDS submitted its final offer to ver.di members, comprising two contract variants with different durations.

Variant one would last 12 months, and variant two 16 months, while each offers different wage increases and ...