JFK security workers to vote on strike authorization
Dec 12, 2012, 6:17 am
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JFK security workers to vote on strike authorization
From the news this morning
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/12/...itzation-vote/
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Airport security officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport are expected later in the week to vote to authorize a strike.
Security officers employed by the firms Air Serv and Global Elite are expected to take the votes on Thursday and Friday, respectively, union officials said.
The Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ said in a news release that both companies had retaliated against officers who came forward to file complaints with the Transportation Security Administration.
The officers had complained about what the union called “systemic lapses in security standards” involving “shoddy equipment, rushed searches, and lack of training that endangers the flying public.”
Non-union security workers picketed at JFK last month, complaining that they are underpaid and poorly trained.
“We’re the eyes and the ears for the whole airport and people need to recognize that,” said Gladys Restow, a traffic guard for Air Serv Security “Eight dollars for a guard to stand at these alarm doors is not funny.”
They also said that once a plane lands, security checkers with Global Elite are being rushed.
“God forbid a terrorist leaves something there. If they do that in less than five minutes, guess what, they didn’t do a thorough job,” Restow told WCBS 880 reporter Marla Diamond last month.
I don't get the real reason, but the story I heard on the radio seems to be they were pissed that officers came forward and said they were doing a horrible job.
There are about 300 workers in the two groups, the vote is expected to overwhelmingly approve a strike action.
These are the people, who according to the Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...googlenews_wsj
The workers direct traffic in front of the airport terminals, guard alarmed doors and monitor tarmac areas as aircraft are serviced.
If it's who I think it is, I'm not sure they will actually be missed. If approved, December 20 is the day.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/12/...itzation-vote/
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Airport security officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport are expected later in the week to vote to authorize a strike.
Security officers employed by the firms Air Serv and Global Elite are expected to take the votes on Thursday and Friday, respectively, union officials said.
The Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ said in a news release that both companies had retaliated against officers who came forward to file complaints with the Transportation Security Administration.
The officers had complained about what the union called “systemic lapses in security standards” involving “shoddy equipment, rushed searches, and lack of training that endangers the flying public.”
Non-union security workers picketed at JFK last month, complaining that they are underpaid and poorly trained.
“We’re the eyes and the ears for the whole airport and people need to recognize that,” said Gladys Restow, a traffic guard for Air Serv Security “Eight dollars for a guard to stand at these alarm doors is not funny.”
They also said that once a plane lands, security checkers with Global Elite are being rushed.
“God forbid a terrorist leaves something there. If they do that in less than five minutes, guess what, they didn’t do a thorough job,” Restow told WCBS 880 reporter Marla Diamond last month.
I don't get the real reason, but the story I heard on the radio seems to be they were pissed that officers came forward and said they were doing a horrible job.
There are about 300 workers in the two groups, the vote is expected to overwhelmingly approve a strike action.
These are the people, who according to the Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...googlenews_wsj
The workers direct traffic in front of the airport terminals, guard alarmed doors and monitor tarmac areas as aircraft are serviced.
If it's who I think it is, I'm not sure they will actually be missed. If approved, December 20 is the day.
Dec 12, 2012, 6:20 am
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Great. Fire them.
Fire all TSA too. Tell the airlines and the Port Authority that they are responsible for their own security.
Fire all TSA too. Tell the airlines and the Port Authority that they are responsible for their own security.
Dec 13, 2012, 5:26 pm
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JFK security workers goes on strike (Dec 20)
http://www.businessinsider.com/jfk-s...strike-2012-12
What is going on at JFK lately? I think they want go on strike for Christmas Day.
About 300 workers will vote tomorrow to authorize the strike, which would begin December 20. They are also considering unionization, Crain's New York Business reports.
Dec 14, 2012, 3:20 am
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These employees are actually contracted by the airlines. The TSA doesn't hire Airserv to direct traffic at JFK. That is, as it has always been, the airline or airport's responsibility.
Dec 14, 2012, 9:48 am
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