German cabin crew union threatens Lufthansa strikes after 'failed' talks

German cabin crew union UFO said arbitration talks with Lufthansa Sunday had failed and its members could stage strikes any time from now on, though they would spare passengers industrial action Dec 24, 25 and 26. In addition to a dispute over pay and pensions, UFO has been at odds with Lufthansa for months over the union's legal status. Lufthansa has said the union's leadership team that took office earlier this year was not elected in a way that met legal requirements. "Even though we have agreed not to disclose the contents of these talks, unfortunately we must state that there was no solution ... so we failed," a UFO spokesman said. "Industrial action must be expected again any time from now," he added. Industrial action Monday, Dec 23, could not be ruled out, he said. <br/>