Lufthansa human resources chief Stefan Lauer on Friday, Aug.
1, confirmed that a deal had been reached. He and Verdi negotiations head Erhard Ott are expected to make a public statement by midday.
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The airline had earlier said it was cutting 128 flights from its regular schedule Friday, as it had done on Thursday, in response to the strike by ground and cabin staff.
Official talks broke down three weeks ago, and Verdi balloted its members, securing more than 90-percent support for an unlimited strike that began Monday.
Verdi had demanded 9.8 percent more pay over a 12-month contract for 50,000 workers. Lufthansa's had earlier offered 6.7 percent over a 21-month contract, plus a one-off payment.
(Deutsche Welle)
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