Charlotte Airport Workers Strike Amid Thanksgiving Travel Surge

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport began a 24-hour strike on Monday to protest wages they deem unlivable during the busy Thanksgiving travel season. Representing employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services, the Service Employees International Union stated the workers demand higher pay and better working conditions. Many employees earn between $12.50 and $19 per hour, which falls below the area's living wage. Expected record travel numbers this week add urgency to the situation, with plans for additional rallies in support of the striking workers.