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Charite hospital workers strike over working conditions in Berlin

Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany · since Nov 12, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 1 and counting, since Nov 12.

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Why they are protesting
Hospital workers are striking over a dispute regarding the collective agreement for relief and better working conditions.
What they want
Maintain and further develop the relief collective agreement to prevent overwork and ensure patient care.
What changed
Nov 12: A two-day strike began at all three Charite locations, focusing primarily on nursing staff.
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What protesters want

  • Maintain and further develop the relief collective agreement

Organised by: Verdi

What authorities say

According to source 1, the Charite board rejected union accusations of blocking negotiations, stating that current union demands would cost over 20 million euros and are not feasible under present financial conditions. The hospital also stated it was prioritizing emergency medical care and rescheduling elective treatments.1

The full story

Hospital workers, trainees, and dual-study students at Berlin's Charite hospital launched a two-day strike across all three campuses, primarily focusing on nursing staff alongside medical technologists, therapists, and outpatient clinic employees. Organised by the union Verdi, the multi-day action aims to preserve and develop the relief collective agreement intended to protect workers from heavy workloads. Verdi stated that 98 percent of participating union members voted in favor of an enforcement strike in a ballot. The union accused the hospital board of blocking a negotiated solution and weakening central regulations, while expecting high participation. The Charite hospital management stated that ensuring medical care for emergencies remained a top priority, noting that it had to postpone or cancel scheduled treatments and surgeries. Management also rejected Verdi's accusations and stated that the union's current demands would require hiring up to 300 additional nursing specialists and cost over 20 million euros, which was not feasible under current financial conditions.

Timeline

  1. A two-day strike began at the Charite hospital across all three locations following a call by the Verdi union.12

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