A union representing pilots announced plans for a walkout Wednesday and Thursday, while calling on the company to makes a “serious” offer in talks over pay increases. It would be the second strike in a week after pilots staged a walkout Friday that led to hundreds of flights being canceled.
In a statement Tuesday, Lufthansa’s personnel chief
“We will nevertheless do everything to achieve success with an improved offer despite the time pressure,” he said.
The Vereinigung Cockpit union has called for a 5.5% raise for its members this year and an inflation-busting 8.2% increase in 2023. Pilots are also seeking a new pay and holiday structure.
The airline says those measures would increase its staffing costs by about 40%, or around
Strong unions have traditionally ensured good conditions for workers in
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