Proposed legislation would provide Philadelphia airport workers with health benefits

Legislation was introduced in City Council on Thursday to ensure that contracted workers at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) receive family-sustaining wages, affordable health care and paid sick leave.

The legislation, known as The PHL Prevailing Wage bill, would provide a specific classification of airport workers to receive up to $15.06 per hour, an additional $4.54 hourly wage supplement to obtain health insurance and up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, among other benefits.

“We know that the workers at the airport are the backbone and the cornerstone of keeping the Philadelphia International Airport moving forward,” said City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, who introduced the legislation during Thursday's virtual session.

“The bill will provide an opportunity for them to receive benefits at it relates to a prevailing wage but most importantly the cornerstone is health care coverage.

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