Berlin’s airport said it has canceled all passenger flights Wednesday because of a strike organized by the Verdi union, severing the German capital from international air travel.
The dispute means that 300 takeoffs and landings won’t be possible, affecting about 35,000 passengers, according to a statement by the BER airport operator. Among the airport’s biggest airlines are discount specialist EasyJet Plc and Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
Labor union Verdi called the warning strike, citing dissatisfaction with proposals made in three rounds of collective bargaining negotiations by the airport’s management. It’s demanding an increase of €500 a month for ground services employees over a 12-month period as well as higher bonuses for air security personnel who work weekends and public holidays.
The latest disruption at Berlin follows a tumultuous summer of strikes and delays at Germany’s biggest airports after labor unions pushed for better pay deals to offset the cost of living squeeze. German inflation rates have soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove gas and other energy prices higher.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Leopard: Formidable German tank long sought by UkraineGermany’s Leopard 2, the powerful tank that Berlin has finally agreed can be sent to Ukraine, could provide a major boost for Kyiv’s forces as they fight back against Russian troops.
Read more »
Germany greenlights long-awaited Leopard tanks for UkraineBerlin on Wednesday approved the delivery of powerful German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia&39;s invasion, after weeks of pressure from Kyiv and many allies.
Read more »
Bomb threat disrupts classes in San Francisco High school in QCA bomb threat disrupted classes at the San Francisco High School in Quezon City on Wednesday.
Read more »
Germany promises swift answer on battle tanks for UkraineBerlin was expected to announce a decision on Wednesday on the export of powerful German-made Leopard battle tanks long sought by Kyiv, and encouraged allies to start training Ukrainian forces to use them.
Read more »