Lufthansa Airlines strike today: 100,000 passengers to be affected | Details

The Verdi union announced that ground staff at Lufthansa Airlines, the German flag carrier, is set to go on a strike on Wednesday, adding to the recent wave of labour unrest in the country's transportation sector as employees push for higher wages.P)..

In a warning to passengers, Lufthansa said as per AFP, Due to the strike, we currently assume that around 10 to 20 per cent of the Lufthansa airline programme will be possible..

In negotiations concerning contracts for ground staff, Verdi is pressing for a wage hike of 12.5 per cent for 25,000 employees, or a minimum increase of 500 euros ($544.30) monthly over a span of 12 months, coupled with a one-time payment of 3,000 euros to counteract inflation..

Last Thursday, Verdi called a one-day strike among security personnel at the majority of Germany's major airports, resulting in widespread flight cancellations..

In July 2022, Lufthansa ground staff went on strike during the prior round of collective bargaining talks, leading to significant disruptions in travel..

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