Massive strike on Monday: Airports in Germany stand still!

Massive strike on Monday: Airports in Germany stand still!

On Monday, March 10, 2025, there will be massive restrictions at several German airports, which are triggered by a full -day warning strike. The Verdi service union has called on what will have a significant impact on air traffic. Not a single machine will be able to start in particular at Frankfurt am Main Airport, one of the most central pitches for national and international flights. Other important airports, such as Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, are also affected. The FAZ reports that a total of 1,170 flight movements and around 150,000 Passengers are affected.

The cause of this strike is an escalating tariff conflict in the public service, especially in the ground traffic service. ZDF explains that Verdi is asking for a fee of 8%, at least 350 euros per month and higher surcharges. So far, the employer has not made any offer, which further exhits the negotiating situation. In a next round of negotiations, which is to take place from March 14 to 16, 2025, the unions hope for progress.

The airport operator Fraport has already announced that travelers should not even come to the airport. This is not only due to the lack of flights, but also due to the fact that the staff in the security checks show solidarity with the strikers, which significantly limits access for non -union -organized replacement forces. The FAZ notes that travelers should definitely check their flight status via the website of their airline, in particular passenger are dependent.

The warning strikes will not only be limited to the airports. Strikes are also planned from Tuesday to Thursday in the city's transport companies in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Offenbach. In addition, there will be working in urban hospitals in Frankfurt, Hanau and Kassel. ZDF reports that the Union Education and Science also at the social and educational service as well as Calls adult education centers in Hesse.

Due to the increasing intensity of conflict in the collective bargaining, further industrial struggles can be expected. In the first quarter of 2023, the conflict intensity in the public service rose to 28 points, which is the highest values ​​in a long period of time. According to the IW Köln this is a reaction to the ongoing inflation and the discrepancy Between living costs and wages. Unions generally demand significantly higher wages than in previous years. The pressure on employers will therefore continue to increase.