German airport workers' union launches 'warning strike' amid transportation industry unrest
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Germany's Ver.di labor union launched a warning strike for higher wages and better working conditions after rail workers' union GDL's series of strikes, and there could be more ahead.
The strike is the latest in a series of similar actions in the rail, air and local transport sectors this year. Facing inflation and staff shortages, unions are pushing for higher wages and better working conditions.
Such short "warning strikes" are a common tactic in German contract negotiations. But they have frustrated travelers and commuters and made Germany, Europe’s economic powerhouse with a reputation for efficiency, appear dysfunctional.
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