Workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike demanding better wages as they struggle to afford basic necessities, highlighting the impact of low pay in critical support roles.
ABM cabin cleaner Priscilla Hoyle stated, 'We're on strike today because this is our last resort. We can't keep living like this. We're taking action because our families can't survive.'
Union officials revealed that most workers earn between $12.50 and $19 an hour, significantly below the living wage in Charlotte, leading to unsustainable living conditions.
The holiday travel season is expected to be record-setting, with airport officials anticipating over 1.02 million passengers, intensifying the need for dialogue about worker compensation.
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