BERLIN (AP) — Lufthansa and a union representing cabin crew reached a pay deal Thursday, concluding the last of several major disputes that have led to recent strikes at Germany's biggest airline and in the country's wider aviation sector.
The UFO union said nearly 19,000 cabin crew will get a pay rise effectively totaling 17.4% in three stages under the three-year deal, plus a one-time payment of 3,000 euros ($3,240) per person to offset inflation. Some bonuses also will be increased.
The union, which originally sought a 15% increase over an 18-month period, will put the deal to a ballot of its members. Its deal with Lufthansa doesn't include staff at two company subsidiaries, Cityline and Discover, where talks are ongoing.
Last month, the Ver.di union secured a pay raise totaling an average 12.5% over two years for some 25,000 Lufthansa ground staff following an arbitration process. There will be bigger raises for some lower earners.
Earlier this week, a separate dispute involving security staff at most major German airports and their employers was resolved. That deal, also reached after arbitration, foresees raises totaling 13.1% to 15.1% over 15 months.
All three disputes led to strikes in recent months that caused widespread flight cancelations.
The disruption was compounded by lengthy strikes caused by a simultaneous dispute between Germany's main railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, and a union representing many of its train drivers. That was resolved last month with a deal that will see the working week of drivers and some other personnel reduced from 38 hours to 35 by 2029 without having their pay cut. They will have an option to work longer for more money.
FILE - In this Thursday, March 16, 2017 file photo Lufthansa flight attendants silhouetted as they pose for a photograph on occasion of the company's annual press conference in Munich, Germany. Lufthansa and a union representing cabin crew reached a pay deal Thursday, concluding the last of several major disputes that have led to strikes recently at Germany's biggest airline and in the country's wider aviation sector. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader,file)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi was kept off the scoresheet for the second consecutive match, but Inter Miami extended its unbeaten string with a 1-0 win over DC United on Saturday night.
Leo Campana scored four minutes into second half stoppage time as Miami, 6-0-3 since a 4-0 loss at the New York Red Bulls on March 23, avoided a second consecutive scoreless draw. Campana, who entered the match a minute earlier, received a pass from Sergio Busquets on the right wing and converted on a shot that landed inside the left post.
Miami had used its allotted five substitutions but was allowed an additional replacement when United’s Martin Rodriguez left the match because of a concussion. Second half stoppage lasted 10 minutes.
“I know that lately I have not been getting too many minutes but it is my responsibility to be ready,” Campana said in Spanish. “Whether it’s 30, 20, 15 or one minute you have to be ready. Thankfully, we had the time to score the goal.”
For a team known for its high-powered offense that has produced a league-high 36 goals, Miami secured its second straight shutout.
“We were not as fluid offensively and they formed a solid defense,” Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said. “Defensively we worked very well.”
The win improved Eastern Conference-leading Miami to 9-2-4 with 31 points. DC United dropped to 4-5-5 and 17 points.
Messi returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday’s match at Orlando because of knee soreness.
The Argentine star forward had at least one goal and assist in five consecutive matches until a 3-2 win at Montreal on May 11. Messi began Saturday with a league-leading 12 assists.
Tightly marked for most of the match, Messi found a slight opening in the 71st minute, but his shot from 22 yards sailed high above the crossbar.
Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender preserved the shutout when he stopped a shot from United’s Jacob Murrell in the 86th minute and then denied Cristian Dájome’s inside the box four minutes later.
“He is a goalkeeper that saves games like he did tonight,” Martino said.
The start of the match was delayed 25 minutes after thunderstorms hit Chase Stadium before the clubs’ pregame drills. The rain intensified again shortly after kickoff and then subsided in the 30th minute.
Messi had two free kicks blocked by a wall of United defenders in the 21st and 39th minutes.
Both clubs continue their league schedule next Saturday, when Inter Miami visits Vancouver and United hosts Chicago.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, center attempts a shot on the goal past D.C. United midfielder Matti Peltola (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi heads the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, kicks the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. At left is D.C. United midfielder Mateusz Klich. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi takes a free kick during the first half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Inter Miami forward Leonardo Campana kicks the ball to score a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
