Flight cancellations at Hamburg Airport due to a surprise strike affecting more than 40,000 passengers ahead of a planned wider protest across Germany amid new contract negotiations.
Key Points
Ver.di union organized surprise strike at Hamburg Airport affecting 40,000 passengers
Further strikes planned across 13 airports in Germany
Strike called to pressure company representatives during contract negotiations
Ver.di seeking improvements in occupational health and safety, vacation days, and other benefits
Passengers express frustration over the sudden strike