Deutsche Lufthansa AG reached a pay and retirement agreement with its ground crew, technical and cargo workers, the Verdi union confirmed in a statement, even as the airline continues to negotiate with restive cabin workers. The deal between Lufthansa and Verdi affects 33,000 ground employees and grants those who worked between April and December this year a lump sum payout of 2,250 euros ($2,383), the union said in an emailed statement. The employees will also receive pay raises of [...]