Friedenspflicht endet in KürzeStreik oder nicht? Bahn startet in entscheidende RundeZu Beginn der Tarifverhandlungen bei der Deutschen Bahn sieht es so aus, als könnten diese ohne Arbeitskampf enden. Doch nun nähert sich das Ende der Friedenspflicht. Noch können die Kunden hoffen. 23.02.2026
The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) and Deutsche Bahn are entering a critical final round of wage negotiations before the end of the current peace obligation on Friday. This marks the fifth round of talks since the previous contract expired in December, with the GDL having been unable to call for strikes until now. The GDL is demanding an 8% pay increase, with 3.8% through direct wage hikes and the rest via restructuring, while Deutsche Bahn has offered a 3.8% increase in two stages, an additional 2.2% through tariff system adjustments, and a €400 one-time payment. Significant disagreements persist regarding the contract duration, with the GDL pushing for 12 months and the employer for 30 months, and a contentious issue is the application of the "Tarifeinheitsgesetz" (tariff unity law) in numerous company locations.
