Personnel Director Seiler: “We are offering 10 per cent more for lower and middle wage groups, 8 per cent for upper wage groups and an additional 2,850 euros inflation compensation premium” – DB criticises EVG for setting preconditions and still not wanting to negotiate seriously
Fulda, 25 April 2023
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a significantly higher offer in the third round of negotiations with the EVG. It includes 10 per cent wage increase for lower and middle incomes, 8 per cent wage increase for upper incomes and an additional 2,850 euros inflation compensation premium for all.
DB personnel director Martin Seiler: “This is a huge package that is based on the volume of the public service. Our railway-specific offer also includes a strong social component by increasing the salaries of the lower and middle wage groups particularly strongly.”
The EVG also rejected the new offer, saying this was no basis for negotiations. “The EVG insists on preconditions, although there is an enormous offer on the table,” criticised Seiler. DB is ready to negotiate on further points with a view to the overall result. “We regret that our employees have to continue to wait for a wage increase despite the increased prices.”
Both wage commissions have currently withdrawn for internal consultations.
The DB offer at a glance
10 % linear wage increase for lower and middle incomes (about 60 percent of employees including apprentices and dual students) in two steps: 5 % more from March 2024, another 5 % more from August 2024
8 % linear wage increase for upper incomes (about 40 per cent of employees) in two steps: 4 % more from March 2024, another 4 % more from August 2024
2,850 euros additional inflation compensation for all: 1,250 euros in June 2023, then 200 euros monthly from July 2023 to February 2024
Structural elements: introduction of railway-specific minimum wage of 13 euros, equalisation of regional wage differences
27 months Duration: March 2023 to June 2025