PDX Is Our Airport

09/08/2023

06/30/2023

Service Employees International Union Local 49, a union that represents thousands of employees based in Oregon and Southwest Washington, said that Portland International Airport workers gathered at the travel hub on Wednesday to make their voices heard.

According to the union, the demonstration started outside of the airport terminal before workers moved inside for a sit-in. The sit-in protest was held in solidarity with the staff members who were prohibited from sitting in the ticket counter area.

“PDX workers are fighting for good jobs in two ways – union members are preparing to enter negotiations with union-represented employers, with a focus on affordable healthcare, while non-union employees of Bags, Inc. are calling for the company to agree to a fair process for workers to choose their union,” a SEIU Local 49 spokesperson added.

Workers are also hoping to see improvements in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization of 2023.

06/30/2023

PDX WORKERS DEMAND THEIR RIGHT TO SIT AND RIGHT TO A UNION!

While long lines at airport ticket counters grew, airport workers and community members rallied outside the airport terminal Wednesday, June 28, a day that was marked by flight delays and cancellations as air travel speeds up. PDX workers believe underinvestment in job quality and front-line workers continue to disrupt US air travel. Wednesday’s rally at PDX began outside, then moved indoors where the group brought purple chairs decorated with messages to sit-in as a protest in support of workers who are disallowed from sitting down in the ticket counter area.

PDX workers are fighting for good jobs in two ways – union members are preparing to enter negotiations with union-represented employers, with a focus on affordable healthcare, while non-union employees of Bags, Inc. are calling for the company to agree to a fair process for workers to choose their union.

03/31/2023

Workers at Bags inc who assist passengers on United Airlines flights demanded a fair process to form their union! Together, PDX workers will win . Now will Bags Inc. agree to respect their workers’ rights choice for a union?

03/24/2023

The Port of Portland is exploring the possibility of dedicating a temporary space for prayer at the airport in time for Ramadan.

03/09/2023

Poor working conditions and low pay has led to high turnover.

03/09/2023

03/09/2023

01/27/2023

Working people across different industries are rising up to win our unions. One way ticket to and there's no turning back!