As airports in Germany recover from the rolling strikes March 5, the country’s train drivers are making noise about work stoppage as early as Monday, March 10.

Members of the GDL union have said they’ll stay home if negotiations aren’t signed by Sunday, leaving trains at the station and passengers looking for taxis.

And there’s always the chance that the public sector employees will strike again soon, which would put a serious crimp in public transportation and airline operations.

The Ver.di union is expected to ballot its members for an unlimited strike Thursday, March 6, which could leave the nation without buses, planes or trains. This looks likely, with Spiegel Online reporting that the union chief has called the last wage offer "provocative, insulting and shameless, ” which we think is a rather colorful way to call “strike!” Travelers should confirm rental cars and head for the autobahn.