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Players at Union Berlin<\/a> have agreed to go without wages during the coronavirus pandemic. They are the second Bundesliga club to take action following the outbreak.<\/p>\n

Union Berlin Players ‘Waive Their Salaries’<\/h2>\n

Berlin Follow Bayern<\/h3>\n

Yesterday, players at Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich<\/a> agreed to take a wage cut and now, the newly-promoted side have also got involved.<\/p>\n

Die Eisernen<\/em>, who are in their first-ever Bundesliga season, have made the decision feeling it is the best thing for the club.<\/p>\n

The entire first-team department have waived their salaries, while backroom staff, management and employees have agreed to short term working arrangements alongside a pay cut.<\/p>\n

Club Statement<\/h3>\n

A club statement read<\/a>: “The club’s managers and employees have also agreed to part-time working arrangements, which will also result in salary cuts.<\/p>\n

“At the same time, we are pulling together to prepare for a full-time resumption of Bundesliga operations at any time.”<\/p>\n

Club president Dirk Zingler<\/a> said: “Our club’s purpose is football. If it ceases to exist, then it will touch the core of our existence.<\/p>\n

“The management, our staff, the squad and backroom staff have worked hard in recent months to ensure success in the Bundesliga. Now they are giving up a lot of money to get through this crisis together.”<\/p>\n

Union on the Field<\/h3>\n

It’s been an exciting season for Union Berlin. Not only is their first-ever season in the top flight of German football, but they have also exceeded expectations.<\/p>\n

Die Eisernen<\/em> have seen off top teams Borussia Dortmund<\/a> and Borussia Monchengladbach<\/a>, in addition to pushing Bayern to a narrow defeat in their own back yard.<\/p>\n

Home form<\/a> has been important for the club, but before the pandemic broke, Union saw a steady improvement in their displays and results on the road.<\/p>\n

A Club With the Fans Interests at Heart<\/h3>\n

Union Berlin, at times, are a club like no other. In previous years, with the club in financial difficulties and struggling in the lower leagues, supporters donated blood<\/a> and contributed the money for doing so back into the club. The fans also helped rebuild the stadium when the club was unable to fund the movement.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>