Public Transport Strike and Flight Delays Hit Germany

Public transport in Germany was disrupted as 90,000 workers, including security staff at 11 airports, participated in a strike called by the Verdi labour union. The strike, affecting 80 cities and leading to 1,100 flight cancellations or delays, was in protest against government plans to reform labour laws, which unions claim will reduce the incomes of the poorest people. The union is demanding improved working conditions, reduced working hours, and increased holiday entitlement. This has caused widespread disruption, impacting millions of commuters and travelers.