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O'Hare workers set to strike beginning Nov. 29

Posted at 10:22 AM, Nov 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-21 11:30:16-05

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of workers plan to strike this week at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport beginning Nov. 29, Chicago-based WGN reported. 

Service Employees International Union Local 1 officials had said they will announce the date of their strike during a news conference Monday. About 500 workers committed to a strike after a vote last week. The workers are trying to organize with the union's help. They work mainly for private contractors at the airport and include baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, janitors, and wheelchair attendants.

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The workers are seeking union rights and a $15 per hour wage.

It wasn't immediately clear how such a strike would affect operations at O'Hare, which is one of the nation's busiest airports. The Chicago Department of Aviation has said it doesn't anticipate any disruption in service.