Trade union Verdi has been calling 'warning strikes' in the public sector across Germany as part of a collective bargaining campaign for better pay.
Following some high profile strikes - including on public transport in Berlin - there's another big one on the way, this time in Frankfurt.
The banking capital, located in the state of Hesse, is to see a transport strike all day on Wednesday February 12th.
No underground trains (the U-Bahn) and trams will run throughout the day. However, the S-Bahn, regional trains and some bus routes are expected to run, according to the local public transport company 'traffiQ' and Frankfurt transport authorities. However, keep in mind that the vehicles running may be full.
A demonstration involving union members will set off from the Frankfurt trade union building on Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße through the city centre to the Hauptwache at around 11am.
As well as other municipal employees of the city of Frankfurt and associated firms, Verdi is calling on employees in the city of Offenbach and the municipalities in the districts of Main-Taunus, Hochtaunus, Wetterau and Offenbach to strike on Wednesday.
This includes employees of municipal theatres, the waste disposal company FES, the Offenbach rescue service as well as independent daycare centres, facilities for the disabled, and care for the elderly. Usually only emergency care is offered in these cases.
Where else are strikes taking place in Germany this week?
Strikes affecting local transport are hitting various areas until Thursday.
For instance, some buses and trains in Hanover were at a standstill on Tuesday, while Oberhausen transport was also disrupted.
In Essen, the Ruhrbahn is not expected to run due to strikes on Wednesday, while certain light rail and bus lines will be affected on Thursday.
Other public services, such as clinics, waste removal and childcare are also affected by the strikes in various cities.
In Hamburg, Verdi has called public sector employees on a warning strike on Thursday. It is set to affect operations at the airport, the Asklepios clinics, the university hospital, the city cleaning service, daycare centres and theatres.
As we reported, Berlin will see work stoppages in public services on Thursday and Friday this week.
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Other areas affected include Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Meanwhile, regional media reports that strikes affecting some youth and disability services in Leipzig on Wednesday are are being organised by the German Education Union (GEW).
Why are strikes happening?
Strike action is not an unusual occurrence in Germany especially during periods of negotiations known as collective bargaining.
The Verdi union has been fighting for better pay and conditions for its members who work in the public sector.
Verdi wants public sector employees to receive an eight-percent pay rise - amounting to at least €350 more per month - and three additional days off due to the high workload.
The wave of strike action started this week after no agreement was reached in the first round of negotiations.
According to Verdi more than 2.5 million people nationwide are directly or indirectly affected by the negotiations.
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