Strike at beverage supplier drinks: Negotiations are determined!

Strike at beverage supplier drinks: Negotiations are determined!

Wolfshagen, Uckerland, Deutschland - Today, on July 3, 2025, all drinking locations across Germany stand still due to a nationwide strike. Jörg Dahms, the managing director of the NGG union, criticizes the recent offer of the beverage logistics company Trinks. In the collective bargaining, which took place on June 30, the employees were submitted to a proposal that is only a few cents above the minimum wage. This insufficient offer stuck the negotiations and thus triggered the strike, which began on Thursday at 5 a.m. at the Wolfshagen location in Uckerland.

All 16 drinking locations are now actively involved in the strike. Temporary workers in particular have been warned of possible consequences if they are used as a strike breaker during the industrial action. The concern of the NGG is clear: they require a salary increase of 300 euros with a term of twelve months. In the comparison, the employer offers a two-stage offer with a 27-month term, which from October 1, 90 euros gross and from 2026 another gross. In addition, a one -time payment of 100 euros net for July to September 2025 is promised. However, from the NGG's point of view and the collective bargaining commission, these proposals are clearly inadequate.

a strike with consequences

The right to strike is a fundamental element of modern work relationships in Germany and is protected by Article 9 (3) of the Basic Law. It allows employees to put down the work together to put pressure on employers. A strike is often a last measure when the negotiations have come into a dead end. So it is also in the current case where the demand for an appropriate salary increase came to deaf ears. Strikes systematically lead to production failures that affect the employees involved, but also on the company as a whole.

For employers, it is essential to understand the challenges that can arise from strikes. The disorders in the operating processes and the potential losses in company reputation are just a few of the problems that come to employers. Proactive communication and strategic preparation for such industrial strensions are essential to keep the effects as low as possible.

A look into the future

In the hope of an improved offer, the next collective bargaining will take place on July 9th. Dahms is optimistic that an agreement could be reached if the employer is ready to seriously respond to the demands of the employees. The strike will continue to leave a lasting impression, both with the employees of drinks and the partner companies that rely on the punctual delivery of drinks.

The coming days could be crucial, not only for the future of Trinks GmbH, but also for the entire industry. The NGG and those affected hope for a fair and future -oriented solution that is portable for all sides. In the meantime, the breast of the drinking logisticians remains closed due to the intensified location. Who knows, maybe the turning point is approaching faster than you think?

Further details on the legal aspects of strike right can be read at Kanzlei Herfurtner . Stay informed about the developments in the beverage logistics industry by Boersennews and SVZ .