Flag service Turkish Airlines introduced on Monday the cancellation of flights to and from 9 German cities as a consequence of a 24-hour strike within the nation.
“Due to the airport ground staff strike in Germany on March 10, our flights to Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, Leipzig, Bremen and Munich have been canceled,” the airline mentioned.
Ground workers in 11 German airports went on strike after the ver.di commerce union introduced a coordinated 24-hour strike on Sunday.
The strikes have induced important disruptions to air journey within the nation.
Ver.di is demanding an 8% wage enhance or a minimal month-to-month increase of €350 ($380) for its members, together with improved compensation for irregular working hours and three further trip days. Union officers say the motion comes after employers did not current a suggestion throughout the newest spherical of negotiations.
“We require better working conditions, more time off, and appropriate compensation for all public sector employees, including thousands of colleagues who keep air traffic running daily,” ver.di mentioned in an announcement.
“After two rounds of negotiations without a reasonable offer from public employers, we must now resort to strike action.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr