Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have initiated a strike during the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks in the airport's history.Workers are protesting 'poverty wages' they describe as unlivable.Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services, who handle tasks including aircraft cleaning, trash removal, and assisting wheelchair-bound passengers, voted Friday to authorize the strike.
'Critical Role' During Peak Holiday SeasonABM and Prospect Airport Services are contracted by American Airlines to provide essential services at the airport.Both companies acknowledged the strike, but said they would work to limit disruptions.In a statement last week, ABM said it valued its employees' contributions, adding, 'At ABM, we appreciate the hard work our team members put in every day to support our clients and help keep spaces clean and people healthy.
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