Unionized workers rally at the San Francisco International Airport to push for higher wages from airlines and their contractors, temporarily shutting down traffic on the departures level in San Francisco Friday.
Hundreds of unionized workers at San Francisco International Airport blocked vehicle access to the International Terminal's departure drop-off area during a May Day rally Friday morning.
The workers with SEIU-USWW are in the midst of contract talks and are rallying in support of a proposed hike to minimum salaries.
The workers started blocking traffic just before 11 a.m. and vehicles were being redirected to the arrivals area and the departure drop-off areas at other terminals.
As activists worldwide kick off May Day rallies Friday, demanding peace, higher wages, and better working conditions, its 140 year history shows an evolving focus beyond workers' rights.
An airport spokesperson said people should consider using the "Kiss & Fly" area located at the Rental Car Center for International Terminal pickup and drop off while the rally continues.
Domestic terminals are unaffected.
No time estimate was given for when the roadway would fully reopen to traffic but cars were being allowed to use one lane by about noon.
The rally involves passenger service workers, including baggage handlers, wheelchair agents, aircraft cleaning staff and catering crews, among others.
These union workers sound like the beloved ICE agitators. Why were the union workers not arrested for blocking traffic? Because they are democrats and unions who run the democrat show and they are part of the protected class. It's time these ingrates start looking at the glass differently, and start being thankful that United Airlines provides them all a job with generous benefits. And if you don't like your job, then quit and find a better job or start your own airlines or business.
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These union workers sound like the beloved ICE agitators. Why were the union workers not arrested for blocking traffic? Because they are democrats and unions who run the democrat show and they are part of the protected class. It's time these ingrates start looking at the glass differently, and start being thankful that United Airlines provides them all a job with generous benefits. And if you don't like your job, then quit and find a better job or start your own airlines or business.
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