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flag German transport workers' strike halted city transit in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich on Feb. 27, 2026, demanding better pay and schedules.

flag A nationwide two-day strike by German transport workers began February 27, 2026, halting buses, trams, and subways in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. flag Led by the Verdi union, the action involved about 100,000 workers demanding better pay, shorter hours, and improved shift schedules. flag The strike, a warning move ahead of collective bargaining, did not affect long-distance trains or some suburban lines. flag It was expected to end at 3 a.m. Sunday.

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