Tag: Strike

Massive Warning Strikes in Jena: Hundreds Stop Work – Traffic and University Hospital Affected

11. February 2026 by Reporter1

Jena’s city center saw massive protests on Tuesday as over 1,000 workers joined a warning strike called by the Verdi and GEW unions. Affecting schools, universities, and the Universitätsklinikum Jena, the action demanded significant pay increases. With heavy traffic delays and limited hospital operations, the pressure is now mounting ahead of critical negotiations in Potsdam today.

Wave of Warning Strikes Hits Jena: University Hospital, Universities, and Daycares Affected

10. February 2026 by Reporter1

A wave of warning strikes is sweeping through Jena today, impacting the Uniklinikum Jena, local universities, and daycare centers. As unions demand a 7% pay rise for public sector employees, services across the city face significant disruptions. With crucial negotiations set to begin tomorrow in Potsdam, we look at how these protests are affecting Jena’s infrastructure and what residents need to know about the ongoing labor dispute.