Airport workers protest low wages across 20 US cities

Published March 31, 2022 12:39am ET



Contracted airport workers held protests in 20 different cities across the United States on Wednesday in a day of action organized jointly by Airport Workers United and the Service Employees International Union to demand a living wage and benefits.

Hundreds of baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, wheelchair assistants, and security officers gathered at airline terminals in major U.S. cities, including Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C., to demand standard benefits and wages from American, Delta, and United Airlines.

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