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Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina, went on strike Monday morning after an overnight yes vote. The Transportation Security Administration says there could be record numbers of Thanksgiving travelers this year.
Local station WSOC-TV reported that the strike included workers employed by American Airlines contractors ABM and Prospect Airport Services, who were accused of “unfair labor practices and poor wages.” ” I told them that I was dissatisfied with it.
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Service workers at North Carolina's Charlotte Douglas International Airport went on strike at 5 a.m. Monday to protest unlivable wages and unfair labor practices. (Streeter Rekka/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Airport service workers include cabin cleaners, ramp workers, restroom workers, wheelchair attendants, and garbage truck drivers.
Many of these workers earn around $12.50 an hour, which is not considered a living wage for single, childless workers in Charlotte, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) officials told ABC News. .
The strike includes airport service workers employed by American Airlines contractors ABM and Prospect Airport Services. (St. Petersburg)
“Airport service workers make holiday travel possible by keeping airports safe, clean and operational,” the SEIU said. “Despite their important role in the profits enjoyed by large corporations, many airport service workers must work two or three jobs to make a living.”
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Airport officials said the strike began at 5 a.m. Monday and is expected to continue through Thanksgiving week, when record passenger numbers are expected. The airport expects about 1.02 million passengers to depart from CLT from November 21 to December 2, an increase of 7% from 2023.
Passengers wait in line for security screening at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images)
In addition to getting off work Monday morning, the striking workers will hold a rally at 11 a.m. and a “strike” lunch at 1 p.m.
Fox Business has reached out to SEIU, ABM and Prospect for comment.
