Lufthansa cabin crew threaten longer strikes
21 January 2020 |
8:45 am
German cabin crew union UFO has announced it will strike again for more pay and recognition as a Lufthansa negotiating partner. Over 2,000 flights were canceled during the union's last strike.
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