German union calls two-day Lufthansa ground staff strike from Thursday
The trade union verdi has again called ground staff at German airline Lufthansa out on strike on Thursday and Friday, a move that is expected to affect passengers. The industrial action over pay and conditions is to begin in the passenger-related areas at 4 am (0300 GMT) on Thursday and end at 7:10 am on Saturday.
- Economy
- AFP
- Published Date: 11:55 | 04 March 2024
- Modified Date: 11:55 | 04 March 2024
Germany's powerful Verdi union on Monday called on Lufthansa ground staff to stage a fresh two-day strike this week, the latest in a series of walkouts to hit Europe's largest economy.
The strike action would impact passenger services from 0300 GMT on Thursday until 0610 GMT on Saturday, the union said in a statement, accusing management at the airline group of showing "no willingness" to come up with an improved offer.
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