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Inflation Crunch in the Sunshine State: The Invisible Workforce That Powers Miami International Airport is About to Erupt.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Labor union’s new report finds cost-of-living emergency for Sky Chefs workers at MIA.   ***DOWNLOAD B-ROLL HERE ***   MIAMI, FL—On Wednesday, October 11th hundreds of Miami International Airport (MIA) airline catering workers marched outside their workplace at LSG Sky Chefs for higher wages, saying they can’t keep […]

Hundreds of MIA Airline Catering Workers to March for a Living Wage

Sky Chefs workers sound the alarm for South Florida workers’ economic crisis, call for a $20 minimum wage. WHO: 200 airline catering workers who prepare in-flight food and beverage for companies including American Airlines at LSG Sky Chefs with the UNITE HERE Local 355 union and allies. WHAT: March and press conference WHERE: 3500 NW […]

South Florida’s Hospitality Workers Union Endorses Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava in Reelection Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—FRIDAY, September 22   Miami, FL– On Friday morning, September 22, 150 union housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, airport concessions workers, servers, and bellmen gathered at their Leadership Summit to speak about the difficult economic situation workers are facing and their plan to raise the standard for hospitality workers in South Florida.   At this […]