Claus Weselsky
Claus Weselsky is the long-standing chairman of the German train drivers' union GDL (Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer). Known for his strong leadership and advocacy for railway workers' rights, he has gained notoriety for orchestrating multiple strikes that have significantly impacted train services in Germany. His confrontational approach towards negotiations has made him a prominent figure in labor disputes, particularly during times of economic strain and rising inflation.
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Claus Weselsky, known for his aggressive leadership style, is now retired and spending time in Sri Lanka.
Lokführer-Abschluss ohne Streiks? Geht doch! Dank des neuen GDL-Chefs Mario Reiß - Meinung
Germany· 2026-02-27
Claus Weselsky was the former union leader who led negotiations in 2018.
Tarifverhandlungen: Bahn und Lokführergewerkschaft GDL einigen sich - WirtschaftGermany· 2026-02-27
Claus Weselsky is a former GDL chief who is now in retirement but still involved in various roles.
Weselsky: „Ich hätte den Kunden mehr als die Hälfte der Streiks ersparen können“ - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-08-22
Claus Weselsky led the GDL in 2024 to negotiate better wages and working hours for train drivers.
Nach GDL-Tarifabschluss: Lokführer wollen gar nicht weniger arbeiten - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-07-24
Claus Weselsky is the long-time chairman of the GDL union, known for leading significant strikes that disrupted train services.
Streiks abgewendet: Deutsche Bahn und EVG einigen sich auf Tarifvertrag - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-02-16