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Railway workers march in Bratislava demanding higher wages

Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia · Nov 12, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 12.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Railway workers protested over low wages and long-standing issues in Slovak railways.
What they want
A 10 percent wage increase starting January 1, 2027.
What changed
Nov 12: Railway workers marched from the main station past the finance ministry to the transport ministry.
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What protesters want

  • Ten percent wage increase from January 1, 2027

Organised by: Odborové združenie železničiarov

What authorities say

The transport ministry stated that salaries in the three railway companies have grown by 18 percent in ŽSR, 17 percent in ZSSK, and 13.4 percent in ZSSK Cargo under current leadership. ŽSR stated they respect the social dialogue and will continue negotiations.2

The full story

Railway workers marched through the streets of Bratislava to protest low wages and long-standing issues in Slovakia's railway sector, after negotiations with ŽSR failed. Organised by railway trade unions, the march began at the main railway station, moved past the finance ministry, and concluded in front of the Ministry of Transport building. Protesters demanded a ten percent wage increase starting January 1, 2027, noting that salaries lag behind inflation and rising costs, and expressed concern that money for promised wage hikes is missing from the state budget. In response, the Ministry of Transport stated that wages have grown under the current leadership and that companies are negotiating further pay increases. ŽSR stated they respect the social partner's actions and will continue social dialogue, while noting they do not currently plan an immediate full strike.

Timeline

  1. Railway workers marched from the main station to the Ministry of Transport to demand higher salaries.12

  2. Following failed negotiations with ŽSR, a protest march was announced to take place in Bratislava on November 12.1

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