Airport Workers Rally at LaGuardia Seeking Benefits Through ‘Healthy Terminals Act’

Scores of airport workers and elected leaders rallied Tuesday for better healthcare benefits at LaGuardia Airport ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel season.

Leaders of the Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) asked Governor Andrew Cuom0 to sign the “Healthy Terminals Act” (HTA) into law. Some union members held held empty Thanksgiving platters and signs saying “Thank Me with Healthcare” and “Give Thanks, Give Healthcare.” Members say health benefits will cost them much of what they earn each month without state intervention.

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