Labor Disputes

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.