Overview
Concessions workers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport just secured a major victory. These workers — who serve food and retail at our city's main airport — won a new contract that raises their minimum wage to $20 per hour. Workers with more than one year on the job will earn $20 now, jumping to $21 in October. Before this contract, some workers made as little as $14.50 per hour. The workers are represented by UNITE HERE Local 23, a hospitality workers union that represents 3,000 workers across Houston. The new contract also includes cheaper family healthcare, a paid Juneteenth holiday, and stronger workplace protections. An amazing 99% of workers voted yes on this deal. This victory matters because airport workers are the face of Houston for millions of travelers. When these workers earn fair wages, they can better serve visitors and support their families. This follows similar wins by hotel workers in Houston who struck for better pay last year. Mayor John Whitmire praised the agreement, calling these workers "ambassadors of our city." If you work in hospitality — hotels, restaurants, airports — and want to learn about union organizing, contact UNITE HERE Local 23. They help workers negotiate for better wages and working conditions across Houston.
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