Industrial action and strike
Currently, wage negotiations for the public service of the German federal states (TV-L) are under way. This is to inform you about your rights and duties when taking part in industrial action.
Employees generally have the right to participate in in lawful industrial action. If they do, their rights and obligations arising from the employment relationship, such as the obligation to work and entitlement to pay, are suspended.
For further information on your rights and duties and other consequences of participating in industrial action refer to the letter and information from the Head of Administration: