Representative Shalala to hold roundtable to investigate reports of broken-down airport vehicles with no brakes, roach infestations, not enough time to adequately clean plane cabins. Airport workers say they are retaliated against for speaking out against inhumane conditions WHO: Representatives Donna Shalala (D- 27th District) and Frederica Wilson (D-24th District), Miami Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins (District 5), Miami, […]

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

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