Strike Disrupts Major German Airports

Airports in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn are bracing for major disruptions due to a warning strike called by the service sector union Verdi. The strike involves several hundred employees at these airports and is expected to cause significant flight cancellations and delays.

In Cologne/Bonn, 75 flights will not take place, and Düsseldorf Airport anticipates similar impacts. A total of 168 passenger flights are scheduled, but substantial disruptions are inevitable.

Strikes serve to pressure employers amidst ongoing wage negotiations, where Verdi demands an eight percent salary increase, an additional 350 euros monthly, and three extra vacation days. This action reflects broader discontent, with strikes also impending in other sectors like public services and transport.

Passengers are urged to verify flight statuses before traveling. The labor unrest underscores the mounting tension within the public sector, as employees face increased workloads and living costs.

Negotiations are set to continue, but no offers have been made yet, raising concerns over prolonged industrial action.