Germany labour union calls for warning strikes in private bank sector

FRANKFURT, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Germany's Verdi labour union on Friday said that it was calling warning strikes in the private banking sector as it negotiates with employers for a pay increase. 

• Verdi said the strikes would be in the coming weeks and across the country.

• It said that it was trying to increase pressure on employers ahead of a second round of wage talks scheduled for November 2.

• Verdi wants a 6% wage increase for a deal covering 12 months.

• "Those who contribute to the banking industry's success every day are rightly expecting their fair share," said Jan Duscheck, Verdi's chief negotiator.

• The bank employers' association AGV Banken didn't immediately respond to a request for comment but has previously rejected the union's demands as too high.

(Reporting by Tom SimsEditing by Linda Pasquini)