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Regional bus drivers to strike all day Wednesday, impacting city public transport too

Regional bus drivers plan a one-day strike next Wednesday following stalled collective agreement negotiations, impacting several bus lines operating within Amsterdam. The unions are demanding higher wages and better working conditions, with further weekly strikes expected until a deal is reached.

Regional bus drivers in the Netherlands have scheduled a full-day strike for next Wednesday due to a failure in negotiations regarding a new collective labor agreement. While GVB services will remain operational, bus carriers such as Connexxion and EBS, which operate regional routes through Amsterdam, will participate in the industrial action. These buses, which connect areas like Amsterdam North and South to surrounding municipalities, will not be running. Passengers are advised to expect significant disruptions, as these routes typically serve busy transit hubs including the Central Station.

The strike is part of an ongoing campaign by labor unions to secure a 9.5 percent wage increase over two years, improved access to permanent contracts for drivers, and the implementation of a comprehensive retirement plan for older workers. The unions have indicated that they intend to hold one strike day per week until Christmas or until a new agreement is finalized. Specific dates for future actions will be announced by the unions on short notice as the dispute continues.

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