Mönchengladbach women's strike demands justice for unpaid and underpaid care work

A women's strike is set to take place in Mönchengladbach on March 9. Organised by the Orga Zelle Mönchengladbach, the main event will highlight long-standing inequalities in care work, pay, and social support. The group is now looking for volunteers to help coordinate the action.

The strike aims to draw attention to the heavy burden women carry in both paid and unpaid labour. Many work in underfunded social and healthcare roles, where wages remain low despite high demands. Single parents, in particular, face increasing financial and emotional strain.

Support services for survivors of violence are stretched beyond capacity. Meanwhile, care work—often performed by women—remains socially undervalued and poorly compensated. The central rally will gather at Sonnenhausplatz, serving as a call to action for those affected by or standing against systemic issues. No single individual or organisation has been named as the sole coordinator. Instead, the Orga Zelle Mönchengladbach is inviting co-organisers to join the effort. Their goal is to expose deep-rooted inequalities and push for meaningful change.

The strike will bring together women and allies to demand better conditions for care workers, parents, and survivors of violence. With underfunded services and persistent wage gaps, organisers hope the event will force a broader conversation about fairness in Mönchengladbach.