Lufthansa Ground Staff to Strike at Major German Airports Over Pay Dispute

The strike, set for Wednesday, is the latest in a series of transport strikes across Germany, aiming to secure a 12.5% pay raise for nearly 25,000 employees.

• Nearly 25,000 Lufthansa ground staff at Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, and Düsseldorf airports will strike on Wednesday over a pay dispute.
• The Ver.di union is demanding a 12.5% pay raise or at least an extra 500 euros per month for the employees.
• Lufthansa is preparing a special timetable in response to the strike and has criticized the scale of the action.
• The strike is part of wider transport sector disputes in Germany, including recent strikes by security workers and public transport employees.
• This marks the fourth major strike in Germany in 2024, reflecting growing labor unrest amid inflation and economic challenges.

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