Overview
- Workers in Frankfurt walked off at hotels, trade fair catering, and airport lounges as the IMEX meetings industry show opened.
- NGG said about 400 employees joined the warning strike at brands such as Steigenberger, Marriott, Hilton, Westin Grand, Radisson, and Crowne Plaza.
- The union demands a 7.5% increase in wages and training pay plus a €300 yearly health allowance to protect buying power.
- Employers have offered a total 1% increase spread over 30 months and signaled no raise for unskilled workers, a stance NGG called provocative.
- NGG negotiator Hendrik Hallier said the walkouts are a first step and warned of more action unless a much better offer follows.