Ground staff at the German flag carrier, Lufthansa (LHAG. DE), are set to go on strike this Wednesday, according to the Verdi union. This is the latest instance of industrial action affecting Germany’s transport sector as workers demand better pay.
According to a statement from the union, the strike is scheduled to begin at 4 a. m. (0200 GMT) and will last until 7:10 a. m. on Thursday.
This will impact airports in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and Dusseldorf.
According to a Lufthansa spokesperson, it is currently too early to determine the number of flights that will be cancelled. The airline is in the process of creating an emergency timetable to assess the potential impact of the strike on its 3, 000 daily flights.
“It will naturally be a lot,” the spokesperson said.
Lufthansa is currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements for several branches, including ground services.
Verdi, in talks over contracts for ground staff, is demanding a wage increase of 12.5% for 25,000 workers or a minimum of 500 euros ($544.30) more per month over a 12-month period. Additionally, they are requesting a one-time payment of 3,000 euros to offset inflation.
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