German union Verdi announced that there will be a 24-hour strike at 7 airports
German union Verdi announced that there will be a 24-hour strike on Friday at seven airports in Germany. They explained the reason for the strike as the demand for higher wages. As the flights will mostly cover domestic routes, the planes carrying aid to Türkiye and Syria will not be delayed by the strike.
German union Verdi said workers at German airports will hold a 24-hour strike on Friday to demand higher wages. The strike will take place at seven airports.
Verdi made the announcement on Wednesday. In the statement made, it says that the strike will take place at Frankfurt, Stutgart, Dortmund, Hannover, Munich, Hamburg and Bremen airports.
Verdi gave advance warning so that passengers could find alternative options. The strike will mainly include domestic travel.
“The workers are jointly putting pressure on their respective employers because negotiations so far haven’t achieved any results,” Verdi deputy chairman Christine Behle said in the statement.
AIRPLANES CARRYING AID TO SYRIA AND TÜRKİYE WILL NOT BE AFFECTED
Verdi announced that the planes carrying aid to Türkiye and Syria hit by the earthquake will not be affected by the strike.
“Inflation, high energy, and food prices are forcing many workers into a precarious situation,” said Ms. Behle. “They need significantly more money to make a living.”
Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt airport, which counted more than 48 million passengers in 2022, did not immediately respond to Reuter’s request for comment.
The union staged a similar strike at Berlin Brandenburg airport last month, leading to the cancellation or rescheduling of around 300 flights.
(ILNA)
