New York, NY – In response to today’s announcement that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is proposing an annual increase to the minimum wage for airport workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports beginning in January 2025, 32BJ President Manny Pastreich released the following statement:

“For years, 32BJ has been leading the fight to improve conditions for the thousands of essential workers that make our airports a safe, clean and world-class travel hub. We are very proud that our efforts have now resulted in a proposal by the Port Authority, with the support of Governor Murphy and Governor Hochul, to significantly increase wages and ensure that airport workers are fairly compensated for the vital services they provide. With airlines raking in record billion dollar profits, the family sustaining wages this plan will lead to is not only equitable but also what workers who keep our airports running have earned. This workforce investment will help the airports retain the experienced and well-trained personnel needed to safeguard the Port Authority's critical infrastructure and deliver the highest caliber of customer service.”

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32BJ SEIU represents over 100,000 building service workers in New York and New Jersey, including thousands at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty. 32BJ SEIU members hail from 64 different countries and speak 28 different languages.