News / Lufthansa new offer to end strikes is 'historic', says happy union chief

After some four months of intermittent strike action, and five rounds of negotiations, Lufthansa Cargo has offered a new benefit agreement for its ground staff – but could will be a “major economic challenge” for the carrier. 

The Loadstar reported last month that German trade union ver.di had been lobbying for ground handling staff at Lufthansa Cargo to receive a minimum 12.5% increase in their basic salary, among other conditions.  

The union has called several strikes at Lufthansa Cargo since January, ...