A demand for enhanced wages by airport workers, leading to potential disruptions at BER airport
Berlin, 1st February – Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is currently experiencing significant disruptions to flights due to a strike organized by the airport worker union, BER. This is the third strike in a series of actions taken by the union in recent months, with the first two strikes also centering around demands for increased wages.
The current strike, which began early on Thursday morning, has resulted in the cancellation of all 170 scheduled take-offs at BER. The disruptions are not just limited to departures but also affect arrivals, causing chaos for passengers.
The security employees at BER are represented by the Gewerkschaft Verdi, and their demand is for wage increases to reflect fair compensation for their work. The union's president, Verdi, has stated that the demand for higher wages has been necessitated by a number of factors, including the effects of inflation.
The airport management has stated that they are open to negotiations but have not yet agreed to the workers' demands. The management's reluctance to meet the demands has led to the continuation of the strike, which is expected to continue until 23.59 on Thursday night.
Berlin is not the only city affected by these strikes, as employees in aviation security in Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Düsseldorf have also enacted similar disruptions. The strike by BVG workers, which is scheduled to begin at a later date, is part of a new round of negotiations.
The BER strike is a part of a broader movement by airport workers across Germany, highlighting the need for fair wages and decent working conditions in the aviation industry. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights before traveling to BER airport.
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