There is once again a threat of a strike in the German transport infrastructure. After the train drivers and the Discover flight crew, it is now the turn of the aviation security forces.
Airline passengers should be prepared for flight cancellations and delays this Thursday (February 1st). The reason is a nationwide warning strike by the aviation security forces, which, according to dpa information, was called by the Verdi union. The Hessischer Rundfunk reported first. Verdi himself has not yet been available for comment.
According to HR information, the union called on the approximately 25,000 employees in the aviation security industry to stop work from early this morning. The strike should then last until midnight.
The employees work at the controls for passengers, baggage and staff. Without them, the security areas at airports cannot be operated. Air traffic is therefore likely to be paralyzed in large parts of Germany.
The last time there were warning strikes in aviation security was in March last year. At that time it was about the working conditions of the employees, who had achieved significant wage increases in recent years.
Among other things, the union is demanding more salaries for employees. So far there has been no agreement in three rounds of negotiations. Further discussions are planned for next week.
Source: Stern
