Germany labour union calls for warning strikes in private bank sector (updated)
UPDATE 1-Germany labour union calls for warning strikes in private bank sector Adds details from statement
FRANKFURT, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Germany's Verdi labour union on Friday said that it was calling warning strikes in the private banking sector as it negotiates with employers for a pay increase.
Verdi said the strikes would be in the coming weeks and across the country.
It said that it was trying to increase pressure on employers ahead of a second round of wage talks scheduled for November 2.
Verdi wants a 6% wage increase for a deal covering 12 months.
"Those who contribute to the banking industry's success every day are rightly expecting their fair share," said Jan Duscheck, Verdi's chief negotiator.
The bank employers' association AGV Banken didn't immediately respond to a request for comment but has previously rejected the union's demands as too high.
(Reporting by Tom Sims
Editing by Linda Pasquini)
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