Disruptions at LAX: Hundreds of Protesters Block Airport Entrance During Thanksgiving Rush
In a shocking turn of events, hundreds of protesters blocked the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the busiest travel period of the year - Thanksgiving. The demonstrations brought traffic to a standstill, forcing travelers to abandon their cars and walk to the airport to catch their flights.
According to reports, the protests were sparked by an escalating labor dispute between Unite Here Local 11 union representatives and Flying Food Group, one of LAX's largest airline catering contractors. The union is demanding higher wages and improved working conditions for its members.
"It's a busy time of the year, no question," said Susan Minato, co-president of Unite Here Local 11. "But that's also how you get some attention." However, Minato acknowledged the disruption caused by the protests and defended their timing, arguing that demonstrations during peak travel periods are necessary to draw attention.
The protest came on the heels of a successful campaign by the union earlier this year to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 by 2028. Despite the efforts, police in riot gear were still deployed to clear the intersection and gradually allow traffic to resume.
As the Thanksgiving rush continues, travelers are facing additional challenges with flight cancellations and delays reported at several US airports. The situation remains fluid as protests continue to plague LAX, with another demonstration breaking out in Terminal 7 on Wednesday morning involving workers from the USWW security officers union.
With hundreds of protesters blocking a major entrance to LAX, the airport is now facing severe disruptions during one of its busiest periods. Travelers are being forced to walk instead of drive, leading to delays and potential flight cancellations. The situation remains dire for those heading to Los Angeles this Thanksgiving.
In a shocking turn of events, hundreds of protesters blocked the main entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the busiest travel period of the year - Thanksgiving. The demonstrations brought traffic to a standstill, forcing travelers to abandon their cars and walk to the airport to catch their flights.
According to reports, the protests were sparked by an escalating labor dispute between Unite Here Local 11 union representatives and Flying Food Group, one of LAX's largest airline catering contractors. The union is demanding higher wages and improved working conditions for its members.
"It's a busy time of the year, no question," said Susan Minato, co-president of Unite Here Local 11. "But that's also how you get some attention." However, Minato acknowledged the disruption caused by the protests and defended their timing, arguing that demonstrations during peak travel periods are necessary to draw attention.
The protest came on the heels of a successful campaign by the union earlier this year to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 by 2028. Despite the efforts, police in riot gear were still deployed to clear the intersection and gradually allow traffic to resume.
As the Thanksgiving rush continues, travelers are facing additional challenges with flight cancellations and delays reported at several US airports. The situation remains fluid as protests continue to plague LAX, with another demonstration breaking out in Terminal 7 on Wednesday morning involving workers from the USWW security officers union.
With hundreds of protesters blocking a major entrance to LAX, the airport is now facing severe disruptions during one of its busiest periods. Travelers are being forced to walk instead of drive, leading to delays and potential flight cancellations. The situation remains dire for those heading to Los Angeles this Thanksgiving.
I get it, the union wants better wages and working conditions, but do they have to block the whole airport entrance like that? It's already crazy enough trying to get through LAX during Thanksgiving. Now they're forcing people to walk everywhere? 
That's just gonna cause more stress and delays.
And what about the people who don't work for the union? Are they gonna get affected by this too?
. I mean, I get it, the workers deserve better wages and conditions, but can't they just do that in a more peaceful way? It's not like they're asking for the moon here 
. I've been planning this trip for weeks and now my flight is delayed because of some protests at LAX 
. And to make matters worse, I just found out that another airport is experiencing similar issues, so I'm stuck waiting even longer 
. Can't we all just get along? 
They're already talking about flight cancellations and delays, can't they just negotiate in a normal way? 
So yeah, I guess it's a bit of a complicated situation.
️. anyone who's tried flying into or outta LA knows how chaotic it already is, now add a protest to the mix? 
flights getting cancelled, traffic at a standstill... travelers are gonna lose their minds! 
and can't they just negotiate in private like normal people? 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around what's happening at LAX right now... like, I get why the union wants better wages and working conditions, but come on, a block party during the biggest travel day of the year? That's just gonna cause more headaches for people who are already stressed out about flying. 
Do we really need this level of disruption during Thanksgiving when everyone's trying to get home to see their families? I hope they can get a deal done ASAP so things can calm down 
. On the other hand, protesting during peak travel periods might be pretty annoying for people who just want to get on with their trip 
... but maybe there's a way to do it without causing so much disruption? Ugh, my mind is all over the place 
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I mean, I get it, union reps want better wages and conditions, but not during the holidays when people are tryna travel to see their fam? 
and what's with all the police riot gear? can't they just talk it out or something? 
so maybe this protest isn't all bad?
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. And hey, if raising the minimum wage to $30 by 2028 can be a game-changer for some workers, then I'm all for it 
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? now ppl stuck walkin instead of drivin 
. hope everythin gets resolved soon 
not causin stress 
. I'm just hoping my flight doesn't get delayed and I can still make it to grandma's house on time 
. Still, can't they negotiate in a civilized way? This is just gonna cause more problems for everyone else. And another thing, isn't Thanksgiving supposed to be about spending time with family and friends? Now it's all about traffic jams and flight cancellations