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Better Wages and Benefits for Airport Service Workers.

This law requires large and medium airports receiving federal funds to ensure service workers (such as security, cleaners, baggage handlers) are paid at least $15 per hour or the higher prevailing local rate. The goal is to stabilize employment and improve safety and service quality at airports by ensuring fair working conditions. These changes directly impact the personal finances of thousands of airport employees.
Key points
Establishes a minimum hourly wage of $15 or the higher prevailing rate (if local or federal laws require more) for a wide range of airport service workers.
Airports must ensure that service workers (including catering, cleaning, security, and passenger assistance) receive adequate fringe benefits.
Airports that fail to meet these labor standards will lose access to key federal grants for infrastructure and development projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_753
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-03-09