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The services-sector trade union Ver.di began work stoppages to back up its demand for a major pay raise for the security staff employed by contractors who are responsible for checking passengers and their carry-on luggage prior to flights. Ver.di is demanding a pay increase of 30%. According to the union, as much as 80% of the security personnel work for a wage of €8.23 per hour. The employers argue that they have already rejected a 9% raise for other airport workers and that complying with the demand would cost jobs.
English: http://www.dw.de/security-personnel-strikes-at-german-airports/a-16549153
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/01/25/uk-germany-airportstrikes ...
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