Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport due to surprise strike by workers affecting over 40,000 passengers. Strike organized by ver.di union ahead of broader protests across Germany. Union demanding improvements in occupational health and safety, more vacation days, increased annual bonus, among other things.
Key Points
Surprise strike by security control staff at Hamburg Airport affecting more than 40,000 passengers
Union demanding better working conditions and benefits for employees
Strike organized ahead of broader protests across Germany
Pros
Demand for improvements in worker conditions
Union advocating for better benefits for employees
Cons
Disruption to travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers