Airline protesters clash with police

Airline workers clashed with police on Monday, kicking off a strike mandate.

As reported by Al-Jazeera news, ground staff and cabin crews for Spain's Iberia airline began 15 days of strikes.

The protests are in response of the company's intentions of laying 3800 workers.

The protesters clashed with police at Madrid's International Airport.

The walkout is expected to lead to 1200 flight cancellations over the next three weeks.

The company has found seating for 70 000 affected passengers.

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