Dozens of airline catering workers are planning sit-ins and other acts to demand higher wages at major airports this Thanksgiving.
The workers are employed by LSG Sky Chefs and Gate Gourmet, which big airlines subcontract to provide on-board food and beverages. The union contends that some workers don't earn enough to keep up with the cost of living and is arguing for a nationwide wage of at least $15 an hour.
"Eighteen dollars in New York is nothing," said the 32-year-old father of three who lives in Queens. He said he wants to earn at least $22 an hour. "People don't really know what's going on to get their flights on time," said Ortiz. "We know what we deserve. We're not asking that much." Gate Gourmet has "made significant improvements for our people in wages and benefits across the U.S. and our negotiations with the union to date include additional investments in our people," said spokeswoman Nancy Jewell. It said talks with the union are scheduled for December.
LSG Sky Chefs spokesman David Margulies said the caterer and a federal mediator have been negotiating with the union since May.
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