Philly Airport Workers Strike, Protest Wages and Benefits

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Baggage handlers, airplane cleaners and other non-union workers at Philadelphia's airport have called a strike to protest what they say are low wages and unfair labor practices.

Organizers say they expect more than 500 workers to picket at Philadelphia International Airport starting early Thursday.

Workers say they're making as little as $7.25 an hour.

They want their employers, airline contractors Prospect Airport Services and PrimeFlight Airline Services, to comply with a living wage law passed last year that requires pay of $10.88 or more per hour at city-owned facilities.

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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/philly-airport-workers-strike-protest-wages-benefits-30060019

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PHILADELPHIA — Apr 2, 2015, 6:55 AM ET

[daleanime]

1. K&R....

[BumRushDaShow]

2. First thing I heard on the local news this morning

and didn't get chance to post earlier. You could hear the loud chants by the picketers in the background of the on-scene reporter's broadcast (on the local news radio station).

City Council here voted for a "living wage" ordinance and the city owns the airport, so these workers are correct to strike. Haven't investigated whether the city could fine or otherwise punish the contractors, but I would think so...