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Lufthansa puts 27,000 workers on short hours

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FRANKFURT – German airline Lufthansa is putting 27,000 of its 35,000 employees on short hours under a government support program that will ensure they get most of their pay while the virus outbreak reduces air traffic.

The company also said in a news release Monday that top managers and board members would forego part of their pay for at least six months.

The company said the short work hours agreed upon with employee representatives covers cabin and ground staff. A separate agreement with pilots has not yet been reached.

Under the agreements, the airline will use a government program that pays 60% of the salary of employees, 67% for those with children, and the company will top them up to up to 90% of net salary. “We want to secure the

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