Claus Weselsky, the long-time chairman of the locomotive engineer union GDL, is retiring and is succeeded by Mario Reiß. Reiß criticizes the state of Deutsche Bahn and calls for improvements.
Weselsky, known for strikes and a confrontational approach, faced criticism internally. Lars Jedinat becomes the deputy chairman.
Weselsky's retirement brings relief to the Deutsche Bahn board, as he was known for his aggressive negotiation style and personal attacks. Weselsky's strategies, including maximum confrontation and demands, have been successful.
Weselsky's successor, Mario Reiß, faces the challenge of following in his footsteps. Weselsky's leadership style has been compared to that of dictators Mao Zedong and Baschar al-Assad.
Weselsky's tenure as GDL chairman was marked by his uncompromising defense of the locomotive engineers' position, leading to significant wage increases. As a dedicated trade unionist, Weselsky has been a strong advocate for the rights of workers.
Weselsky's retirement coincides with ongoing issues at Deutsche Bahn, including infrastructure problems and delays. The GDL is also engaged in a battle with rival union EVG to increase its influence within the company.
Reiß warns of more train cancellations and suggests a multi-year closure of the railway to address the issues, although this is not feasible.
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