There is a warning strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday. The union Ver.di called for this strike. The strike lasts the whole day. It starts in the early morning. It ends in the late evening. No airplanes will start during this time. No airplanes will land in Berlin either. About 300 flights are affected. Around 35,000 travelers must change their travel plans. A spokesperson from the airport said: There is no air traffic. The union demands more money for the workers. They want 500 Euros more salary each month. The employers refuse this so far. Affected travelers should contact their airline. Many flights are moved to other days. Some flights use other nearby airports. A warning strike is a short strike. It shows that workers are ready for a long fight. Negotiations will continue soon. Until then, travelers must expect problems. This is the first big strike at the new airport. The airport is called BER for short. It is near the city of Berlin. Many people use it for vacation or for work. Now the airport stays empty for one day.
Warning Strike at Berlin Airport
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Definitions
- Union
- An organization for employees. It fights for better working conditions and more money.
- Warning Strike
- A short strike by workers. It shows the employers that the workers have demands.
- Traveler
- A person who travels with a means of transport. For example with an airplane or a train.
Locations
- Berlin
- The capital of Germany. The airport BER is located here.
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- A large airport near the city of Berlin. It is often called BER.
Sources
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Tarifverhandlungen am Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg: Verdi ruft zum Streik auf
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