Sky Cafe Workers File Wage Theft Complaints
Since Sky Café took over the American Airlines food service contract at Sky Harbor in Phoenix, AZ, at least six workers allege they were not paid for all hours worked. As a result, six wage theft complaints have been filed with the Industrial Commission of Arizona. An additional complaint has been filed with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office alleging that at least five workers were effectively paid below Arizona’s minimum wage. Workers are calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations, accountability for any violations found, and stronger worker protections for companies operating at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Posada for Working Families & Community Housing
Santa Monica leaders, workers, and community members gathered for a seasonal posada to advocate for below-market housing on Santa Monica Airport land. The event highlighted how Santa Monica can lead in developing housing as the region gets ready to host the Olympic & Paralympic Games, with the Fair Games coalition having called for the need for 50,000 units of worker housing as the Los Angeles region faces a severe shortage of housing for families with low or moderate incomes, a crisis the recent wildfires only exacerbated.
Aramark at Arizona State: WE WANT A CONTRACT!
Food service workers employed by Aramark at ASU and the Phoenix Convention Center picketed at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus to demand respect, better staffing, and a fair contract.
ASU workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike on Nov 17.
Aramark Workers At Arizona State University Have Had Enough!
Dozens of Arizona State University dining hall and food service workers employed by Aramark protested alleged unfair labor practices (ULP’s). The ULP charges, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, allege surveillance and interrogation by Aramark management.
“I want us to be able to feel comfortable going to our manager when we have a problem, instead of being silenced or pushed away or just being afraid because we don’t know how the manager is going to react,” said Domiyono Hardy, a worker at Manzanita Dining Hall. You can read the full article here!
SKY CAFE: HIRE LAID OFF WORKERS!
LSG Sky Chef’s workers at Sky Harbor Airport are facing mass layoffs after their employer lost the contract with American Airlines. Sky Cafe, the replacement contractor, has not committed to hiring the hundreds of laid-off workers. Workers held a press conference urging the Phoenix City Council to take any and all steps to protect workers’ jobs.
Tucson Non-Violence Direct Action Training
So many organizers, community members, and faith leaders came out for our Nonviolent Direct Action Training in Tucson! People came from all backgrounds and all different levels of organizing to meet others fighting the good fight and to study “the science of how you create a world that practices truth, justice, and compassion,” as Reverend Lawson would say!
We’re excited to bring this training to Phoenix at the end of September, so stay tuned to hear how to participate! You can click here to see all the pictures form the training.