Airport Association Calls for Political Measures Against 'Monster Strikes'
Strikes at eleven German airports on Monday expected to disrupt flights for hundreds of thousands.
The airport association ADV has issued a call for political intervention in response to planned strikes at eleven German airports on Monday, labeling these actions as "monster strikes" and emphasizing the need for better protection for critical infrastructure.
Ralph Beisel, the managing director of the association, stated that it is essential for the government to implement measures to safeguard airports and other vital services from extensive strike actions.
He suggested that strike notifications in critical sectors should require advanced notice and should be permitted only after unsuccessful mediation attempts.
Beisel highlighted the significant impact that strikes in the mobility sector have on travelers and the economy, describing that the union often resorts to this method due to its high-level disruptions.
As part of the demands for improved labor conditions, Beisel has also proposed longer durations for collective agreements.
The service sector union Verdi has organized the strikes to intensify pressure in ongoing wage negotiations for public sector employees working for federal and municipal governments.
Affected airports include Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Hannover, Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin/Brandenburg, and Leipzig/Halle.
The ADV estimates that over 3,400 flights will be canceled, potentially affecting approximately 510,000 travelers.
The recent negotiation rounds for the public service sector have not yielded favorable results for Verdi.
A third round of talks is scheduled for the upcoming week from Friday to Sunday in Potsdam, where Verdi is advocating for an eight percent wage increase, a minimum raise of 350 euros per month, higher allowances for particularly demanding work conditions, and an additional three days off per year.
Ralph Beisel, the managing director of the association, stated that it is essential for the government to implement measures to safeguard airports and other vital services from extensive strike actions.
He suggested that strike notifications in critical sectors should require advanced notice and should be permitted only after unsuccessful mediation attempts.
Beisel highlighted the significant impact that strikes in the mobility sector have on travelers and the economy, describing that the union often resorts to this method due to its high-level disruptions.
As part of the demands for improved labor conditions, Beisel has also proposed longer durations for collective agreements.
The service sector union Verdi has organized the strikes to intensify pressure in ongoing wage negotiations for public sector employees working for federal and municipal governments.
Affected airports include Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Hannover, Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin/Brandenburg, and Leipzig/Halle.
The ADV estimates that over 3,400 flights will be canceled, potentially affecting approximately 510,000 travelers.
The recent negotiation rounds for the public service sector have not yielded favorable results for Verdi.
A third round of talks is scheduled for the upcoming week from Friday to Sunday in Potsdam, where Verdi is advocating for an eight percent wage increase, a minimum raise of 350 euros per month, higher allowances for particularly demanding work conditions, and an additional three days off per year.
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