The national director of the United Steelworkers union says the security screeners will be wearing street clothes at 42 airports starting today to draw attention to concerns over wages and working conditions
Airport security screeners are taking action against what they call substandard pay and “disrespect” from the federal government.
Ottawa has been scrambling to respond to scenes of endless lines, flight delays and daily turmoil at airports – particularly Toronto’s Pearson airport – caused in part by security and customs staffing shortages. He says the union’s response, which it dubbed a “Casual Monday action,” will not disrupt service in any way.
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