Transportation Chaos: Strikes Paralyze German Rail and Airports.
Rail workers in Germany went on strike on Friday, causing national operator Deutsche Bahn's services to come to a halt. The strike, organised by the EVG union, is due to run from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is the latest in a series of stoppages over pay in Europe's largest economy. The EVG is seeking a 12% wage increase, while Deutsche Bahn has offered 5% and one-off payments of up to 2,500 euros. The strike coincides with a walkout at four German airports by members of the Verdi union.