Subcontracted airport workers are slated to go on strike at 9:00 p.m. tonight in protest of what they claim is unfair labor practices by their employers, concerns over health and safety, and their employer’s failure to pay everyone the new minimum wage of $12 an hour and fully abide by the city’s sick days law.
The release was released by the Service Employees International Union.
A release earlier today announced the pending action.
Airport workers who were set to strike last week, but decided to postpone the planned work stoppage in light of the horrific tragedy which unfolded today at the Brussels Airport and subway. Last week,
Studies show that airport workers who provide critical services such as assisting disabled passengers and who maintain public health standards are too often poorly compensated and have few incentives to stay in their jobs over the long-term, the release claimed.
These experts believe such conditions for workers, who could potentially serve as first responders in the case of an emergency, put travelers and passengers at elevated risk.
Workers at other major hubs in New York City, Newark, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Chicago, and Boston will also be striking. In Los Angeles, airport workers will rally at LAX to bring attention to the unfair working conditions they face in the hands of bottom feeder subcontractors, the release stated.
