German Airport Strikes Expected to Disrupt 510,000 Passengers

A significant 24-hour strike is set to disrupt air travel across Germany on Monday, March 10, affecting about 510,000 passengers and leading to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights. The strike, organized by the Verdi trade union, targets employees at 11 major airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin, as part of an ongoing wage dispute. Verdi is demanding an 8% pay increase, equivalent to a minimum of €350 per month, alongside higher bonuses and additional time off. Employers have deemed these demands unaffordable, prompting the union to escalate the action after unsuccessful negotiations. The strike is part of broader labor unrest in the country, with other public sector workers also engaging in industrial actions recently. Negotiations are scheduled to resume from March 14 to 16, amidst mounting pressure from the union and affected workers.