On March 10, a warning strike involving 23,000 public sector workers and ground handling staff is expected to cause major disruptions at airports in Germany, particularly in Frankfurt and Berlin. The Verdi union, which is leading the strike, is demanding an eight percent pay raise or an increase of at least €350 per month, along with better bonuses for stressful jobs. As negotiations with employers have stalled, the strike is deemed necessary to spur action. Passengers have been warned to prepare for cancellations and delays.
"There will be massive restrictions on departures and arrivals, including flight cancellations," Verdi said in a statement.
"We regret the inconvenience that this strike will cause for passengers," said the union's deputy chair Christine Behle. "But without the pressure of industrial action, there will be no movement in the negotiations."
The union's demands include a pay rise of eight percent or at least €350 more per month, and higher bonuses for particularly stressful activities.
This comes as the latest in a series of airport strikes, as well as warning strikes by public sector workers across many industries, as Verdi and other labour unions push hard to wage raises and benefits for workers.
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