Deutsche Bahn, GdL union agree to resume wage talks - negotiators UPDATE |
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(updating to add timing of planned talks)BERLIN (Thomson Financial) - Deutsche Bahn AG and train drivers' union GdL agreed to resume wage negotiations jointly with union Transnet and GDBA, averting possible further strikes, according to negotiators Heiner Geissler and Kurt Biedenkopf.The two former politicians have been acting as mediators between the German rail operator and the union for the past two weeks.Deutsche Bahn said it will resume talks with the unions by Sept 30, adding GdL has pledged not to launch strikes until that time.Deutsche Bahn last month came to an agreement with Transnet and GDBA, under which workers will receive a 4.5 pct pay raise and a one-time bonus payment of 600 eur.Until recently, GdL has refused to negotiate with DB, saying a pay hike of as much as 31 pct is needed to align its members' salaries with those of train drivers in other European countries.Meanwhile, Deutsche Bahn declined to make an agreement with GdL that is not in line with the other two unions.maria.sheahan@thomson.comdpa/mas/cmr/mas/jfrCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.
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German union GdL turns down Deutsche Bahn's offer for renewed wage talks 