LAX protests block roads during Thanksgiving rush
Hundreds of labor protesters blocked Century Boulevard outside Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, halting traffic and forcing travelers to walk to terminals before police in riot gear cleared the intersection shortly after 6:15 p.m. A separate protest in Terminal 7 on Wednesday morning involved workers from USWW, as Unite Here Local 11 escalates a dispute with airline-catering contractor Flying Food Group over wages and safety concerns. Officials said traffic later resumed, but authorities remained prepared for further disruptions during the peak holiday travel period.
đ Key Facts
- Protesters blocked Century Boulevard and key airport entrances on Nov. 26, causing gridlock at LAX.
- Police in riot gear cleared the intersection shortly after 6:15 p.m., allowing traffic to resume.
- A Wednesday morning protest in Terminal 7 involved USWW workers.
- Unite Here Local 11 and Flying Food Group are in a labor dispute over wages and safety.
đ Relevant Data
The average hourly pay for Flying Food Group jobs in the US is $15.94, with a salary range from $10.10 to $19.71.
Flying Food Group Salary: Hourly Rate November 2025 USA â ZipRecruiter
The living wage for a single adult in Los Angeles County is $27.81 per hour.
Living Wage Calculation for Los Angeles County, California â MIT Living Wage Calculator
Airline catering workers at Flying Food Group report safety issues including pipes bursting, blocked exits, chemical burns, and fire hazards.
Airline catering workers stage protest near LAX â FOX 11 Los Angeles
The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance raising the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $22.50 per hour by July 2025, with annual increases of $2.50 until reaching $30 per hour by 2028.
Los Angeles City Council Approves Minimum Wage Hike for Airport and Hotel Workers â Ogletree Deakins
Nearly one in three restaurant workers in California are born outside the United States.
LA Taco: Fix Immigration to Save Our Restaurants â Independent Restaurant Coalition
Implementing living wage policies at the San Francisco Airport resulted in an estimated cost increase of $1.42 per airline passenger if passed directly to customers.
Living Wages and Economic Performance â UC Berkeley Labor Center