Aviation service workers of the City Of Ampled Airport, who are majority immigrant, Black, brown, or female, performed essential work during the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore many workers were exposed to the virus or became ill, while others had hours drastically reduced or were laid off.
The City Of Ampled is experiencing the worst inflation in over 20 years, and as such airport workers are having trouble paying for essential household items in a city where housing costs alone are over 70% higher than the national average.
The Council recognizes airport service workers for their essential contributions during the pandemic and supports them in advocating for a family-sustaining wage. The Council further urges the State Aviation Authority to pass a higher wage standard so that current and future workers see the City Of Ampled Airport as a stable place to work.