Cabin crew at German airline Lufthansa on Wednesday voted to accept a proposed collective bargaining deal that will run through the end of 2026. Members of the UFO flight attendants’ union approved the agreement with 80.45% of the vote, the union said …
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Lufthansa flight attendants accept collective bargaining agreement
Cabin crew at German airline Lufthansa on Wednesday voted to accept a proposed collective bargaining deal that will run through the end of 2026. Members of the UFO flight attendants’ union approved the agreement with 80.45% of the vote, the union said …