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German hospital staff set for strike on Thursday as dispute escalates

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Hospital staff, care workers and emergency responders set to go on strike in Germany on Thursday .

Verdi trade union calls for strike amid collective bargaining negotiations with the federal government and local authorities.

The union is demanding an 8% pay rise - worth a minimum of 350 ($ 365 ) - for public sector workers.

Employers reject the demands as unaffordable ahead of further round of talks from March 14 to March 16 .