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Ver.di's 24-hour warning strike across Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, Bremen, Emden and Brake ended at 22:00 on 18 August, with about 5,000 of 11,000 workers in the bargaining group stopping work. The union wants 8.2% more hourly pay over 12 months and a floor of EUR 2.50 an hour; the ZDS employers' association has offered 5.1% over 19 months. Eurogate and HHLA warned of handling delays; talks resume 24-25 August.