German train drivers’ union calls 2-day strike

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BERLIN (AP) — A union representing German train drivers has called members out on a two-day strike this Saturday and Sunday, escalating a bitter pay dispute with national railway Deutsche Bahn.

The GDL union said the strike will begin at 2 a.m. (0000 GMT) Saturday and end at 4 a.m. (0200 GMT) Monday. Freight train drivers will walk off the job starting 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) Friday.

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