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tk2kewl

(18,133 posts)
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:17 PM Jul 2016

Philly airport workers vote to strike during the DNC

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Baggage handlers, wheelchair attendants, airplane cleaners, and other workers at Philadelphia International Airport voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to walk off their jobs in protest during the Democratic National Convention this month, according to a union that wants to organize them.

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The vote, which took place at the airport, was 461-5 in favor of striking out of 500 on shift Tuesday participating. The workers, who number about 1,000, work for subcontractors hired by various airlines.

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The purpose of the DNC is to lift workers out of poverty," Morgan said. "What these workers are fighting for is what the DNC and the convention is supposed to be about."

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Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20160713_Philly_airport_workers_vote_to_strike_during_the_DNC.html

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Philly airport workers vote to strike during the DNC (Original Post) tk2kewl Jul 2016 OP
good for them AntiBank Jul 2016 #1
Just cuz or is there a contract dispute? eom fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #2
follow the link tk2kewl Jul 2016 #3
,,, and it the DNC fault? geeez Cryptoad Jul 2016 #9
It's meant to undermine them and to further damage unions tenderfoot Jul 2016 #11
because unions have been purposedly destroyed by the right wing in this nation for decades Javaman Jul 2016 #14
Which is why I ask "Why now?" tenderfoot Jul 2016 #16
because they were and no one paid attention. Javaman Jul 2016 #18
Thank you for explaining that to me in a civil tone. tenderfoot Jul 2016 #19
I only responded that way because you came across as accusatory. Javaman Jul 2016 #20
You were rude off the bat tenderfoot Jul 2016 #21
oh ffs. Javaman Jul 2016 #22
Your signature says "hello" tenderfoot Jul 2016 #23
That's a tough spot. fleabiscuit Jul 2016 #10
Very courageous Ash_F Jul 2016 #4
Does not look like they have a union at present... riversedge Jul 2016 #5
"The purpose of the DNC is to lift workers out of poverty," elleng Jul 2016 #6
Yes. - sigh 840high Jul 2016 #12
Having had to go to Philly every February for a decade, I don't know how anyone would know. mahina Jul 2016 #7
More power to them ... Auggie Jul 2016 #8
I am driving to the Philadelphia convention Gothmog Jul 2016 #13
Same here tk2kewl Jul 2016 #15
Will the delegates refuse to cross? MichMan Jul 2016 #17
 

tk2kewl

(18,133 posts)
3. follow the link
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:29 PM
Jul 2016
The workers are seeking better scheduling, clarity on sick pay, a more predictable disciplinary system, and to be able to unionize.

tenderfoot

(8,424 posts)
11. It's meant to undermine them and to further damage unions
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:41 PM
Jul 2016

that's the plan. This has nothing to do with working conditions. If they're so concerned, why wait until now?

Javaman

(62,439 posts)
14. because unions have been purposedly destroyed by the right wing in this nation for decades
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 08:06 AM
Jul 2016

and the Democrats sat on their hands the entire time.

I think it's the prefect time to shine a big light on the fault of the Dems and we as a nation of how we have abandoned unions.

striking is soooooo inconvenient, right?

tenderfoot

(8,424 posts)
16. Which is why I ask "Why now?"
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 03:21 PM
Jul 2016

Why weren't they striking in 2008? Or 2012?

You don't have treat me poorly over that.

Javaman

(62,439 posts)
18. because they were and no one paid attention.
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 09:49 PM
Jul 2016

it's been an on going thing.

They have been having labor and contract issues for years.

fleabiscuit

(4,542 posts)
10. That's a tough spot.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:32 PM
Jul 2016

Everyone in my union was aware of the possibility of having a US Marshall arrive at 3 in the morning at your house for starting a wildcat strike. A real tough spot.

riversedge

(69,710 posts)
5. Does not look like they have a union at present...
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:32 PM
Jul 2016




....Gabe Morgan, area vice president for SEIU 32BJ, which has been trying to unionize airport workers, said years of worker protests had already led to wage increases to $12 an hour.

The Philadelphia convention host committee declined to comment.

Morgan said no date for a strike had been set. The convention runs from July 25 to 28.

"The purpose of the DNC is to lift workers out of poverty," Morgan said. "What these workers are fighting for is what the DNC and the convention is supposed to be about."

Morgan said other area unions have fair contracts and thus would not have strikes during the convention, but that's not the case for the airport workers. He said that workers pushing for unions have been fired from their jobs.

mahina

(17,502 posts)
7. Having had to go to Philly every February for a decade, I don't know how anyone would know.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:05 PM
Jul 2016

But I only take a carryon.

Never saw an airport worker. It was memorable. Maybe that's why they're pissed...too much work for too few people.

Auggie

(31,060 posts)
8. More power to them ...
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:16 PM
Jul 2016

I'm sick of seeing hard-working people get shafted while the people they work reap huge rewards.

MichMan

(11,781 posts)
17. Will the delegates refuse to cross?
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 06:27 PM
Jul 2016

If it is not settled and they picket, do you think the delegates flying in will honor the picket line & refuse to cross?

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