Employees at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport in Queens are scheduled to go on strike Friday, New York Post reported.
Workers responsible for refueling planes at JFK Airport are set to strike, coinciding with the start of the busy Memorial Day weekend, according to the New York Post. This could potentially cause significant disruptions for travelers. The strike involves 300 members of Teamsters Local 553, which includes workers and mechanics who service both commercial and cargo jets at JFK. The union has been at an impasse with Allied Aviation Services, the private company contracted for these services.
JFK airport workers who refuel planes plan strike in Memorial Day weekend showdown https://t.co/vnc7LwoFNd pic.twitter.com/eOmVZD4u2h
— New York Post (@nypost) May 23, 2024
The labor dispute at Teamsters Local 553 began after their collective bargaining agreement expired on June…
