O'Hare workers who plan strike will announce date Monday

CHICAGO — O'Hare International Airport workers who voted to strike soon will announce when they plan to take action.


Service Employees International Union Local 1 officials say they will announce the date of their strike at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21st at the airport.

About 500 workers committed to a strike after a vote Thursday. The workers involved have been trying to organize with the union's help. They work mainly for private contractors at the airport.

The workers are seeking union rights and a $15 per hour wage. They include baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, janitors and wheelchair attendants.

SEIU Local 1 President Tom Balanoff says they don't expect to shut down the airport, but it will create a disruption.

The strike comes during the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week.