EVG union wins landslide victory in Deutsche Bahn's works council elections

The EVG trade union has secured a major victory in Deutsche Bahn’s latest works council elections. With over 85 percent of the vote, the union significantly increased its support compared to the 2022 results. The outcome highlights growing backing for EVG’s role in representing rail workers. Works council elections serve as a key measure of employee support for labour representation. This year’s vote saw EVG win nearly ten percentage points more than its 2022 performance. The union, one of Germany’s largest in the rail and transport sector, now holds a dominant position within Deutsche Bahn.

EVG deputy chair Kristian Loroch described the result as a 'huge success'. The union believes the strong showing confirms its advocacy for workers’ rights and conditions. Employees appear to have backed EVG’s approach in negotiations and workplace policies. The election result reinforces EVG’s influence at Deutsche Bahn. The union’s increased vote share suggests broader worker trust in its representation. This could shape future labour discussions within the company.