On Monday, two of the biggest unions in Germany will go on strike, bringing the country's transportation system to a virtual halt. Soon after midnight, employees at ports, railroads, buses, and subways began to leave for a 24-hour strike. In order to help their members deal with the nationwide rise in living expenses, unions are calling for increased pay.

Germany: Strike brings public transport network to halt | Details

A major strike brought much of Germany's air traffic, rail service and commuter lines to a halt on Monday as workers demand wage hikes in the face of brisk inflation. Workers at airports, ports, railways, buses and metro lines throughout much of Europe's top economy heeded a call by the Verdi and EVG unions for the 24-hour walkout. "A labour struggle that has no impact is toothless," Verdi boss Frank Werneke told public broadcaster Phoenix.

'Mega-strike' disrupts travel in Germany

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Germany: Strike brings public transport network to halt | Details

'Mega-strike' disrupts travel in Germany