German Public Sector Strikes Disrupt Airports and Public Services

Nationwide strikes by Verdi impact flights, public transportation, and essential services as unions demand higher wages and better working conditions.

Verdi has organized widespread strikes affecting 13 major German airports, halting over 3,400 flights and impacting around 510,000 passengers.
The strikes extend beyond airports, disrupting public transportation, waste management, childcare, and municipal services in cities across Germany.
The union is demanding an 8% wage increase, at least €350 more per month, and three additional vacation days for public sector employees.
Employers have yet to present a concrete counteroffer, with negotiations set to resume in Potsdam later this week from March 14 to March 16.
Protests and demonstrations are planned in major cities, with Verdi emphasizing the critical role public sector workers play in maintaining essential services.