Airport workers to Alvarez: Don't use us

The Alliance of aviation workers and cause-oriented groups has accused Transportation Secretary Pantaleon Alvarez of using them to enhance his chances of being confirmed by the Commission on Appointments.

In a joint statement, the group calling itself the Scrap Piatco Deal Coalition (Scrap) said Alvarez made it appear that a proposed meeting between them and three Cabinet members to work out a "win-win" situation on their employment was his initiative.

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