MIA Airport Workers to Strike Just Before July 4th Weekend
Baggage handlers, Skycaps, and Ramp agents, employed by Ultra Aviation, an airline subcontractor for international airlines, to walk off job for 24 hours Workers say they’re being underpaid, enrolled in fake health insurance plans WHAT: Rally to support striking airport workers at Miami International Airport. WHO: Baggage handlers, skycaps, customer service agents, wheelchair attendants and […]
Mayors’ Push for Good Airport Jobs Takes Off
At U.S. Conf. of Mayors, Kenney, Levine, Gillum & Vice Mayor Furr to Meet with Airport Workers; Call on Airlines to Respect Skycaps, Wheelchair Attendants, Baggage Handlers’ Right to Organize — New Study Shows Raising Pay at Airports to At Least $15/Hour Would Generate $20 Billion in Economic Activity, Create 22,000 Jobs MIAMI – At […]
Non-Union Workers to Strike at Logan Airport
WHAT: Logan airport subcontracted workers strike WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 AM: Picket lines up on Terminal C lowel level/arrivals and by the Airport T stop. 11:30 AM: Rally at East Boston Memorial Park (right by Airport T stop) WHO: FFS Inc. wheelchair assistants, supporters, elected officials. Boston, MA—Non-union airport passenger service workers employed […]
Laid off MIA Whistleblowers Demand Anti-Retaliation Policy at County Commission
(Miami, FL) Miami Airport workers who were laid off after sounding the alarm over dangerous working conditions, will testify at the Miami Dade County Commission on Wednesday February 22, and demand that they pass an anti-retaliation policy that will protect future whistleblowers. The workers will also demand a worker retention policy to ensure continuity of service […]
32BJ Statement on Muslim 32BJ Airport Worker Attacked at JFK Airport
The rhetoric of hate and the politics of racial and religious discrimination are hitting right here at home: Rabeeya Khan, a 32BJ member and terminal cleaner at JFK Airport was assaulted and verbally threatened while working at the Delta Air Lines Sky Club at JFK Airport. Her assailant invoked President Trump and allegedly targeted Ms. Khan for being Muslim. This […]
32BJ SEIU: Statement on Today’s Tragic Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport
(Fort Lauderdale) – The following statement is attributable to Helene O’ Brien, 32BJ SEIU Florida Director. “We express our deepest condolences to the families of the men and women who were killed at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport shooting today. We are currently accounting for the safety of the hundreds of 32BJ SEIU members who […]
32BJ Statement: JFK Renovation Plan
New York, NY— While we welcome Governor Cuomo’s announcement of a JFK Airport renovation project to ease travel and create temporary construction jobs at prevailing wage rates, this plan is however, also disappointing as it lacks the promised investments in airport service and security jobs needed to truly modernize JFK Airport. You cannot have a […]
8,000 NY & NJ Airport Workers Win First Union Contract!
New York, NY— In 2012, a small group of New Jersey airport workers began to organize for higher wages and union representation with 32BJ SEIU. Their movement quickly grew and soon baggage handlers, airport security officers, wheelchair attendants, skycaps, cabin cleaners and terminal cleaners at JFK, LaGuardia and around the country took up their call […]
32BJ Statement on Port Authority Vote to Deny Pay Parity for NJ Airport Workers
“The Port Authority once again turned its back on the thousands of hardworking men and women who keep our area airports safe and comfortable for millions of passengers. The Port Commissioners had an opportunity to do the right thing and treat New Jersey airport workers as equal to their co-workers across the river. Instead, they […]