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Jesus Garcia: “The Good Jobs for Good Airport [Act] requires employers to…”

Featuring: Jesus Garcia, Democratic | U.S. House Illinois, 4th Congressional District

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The physical demands on their jobs create risks for injuries. Try pushing wheelchairs all day long. Crowded airport gates, overloading and unloading luggage, encouraging heat. The Good Jobs for Good Airport [Act] requires employers to provide workers with health care benefits according to the Service Contract act or the applicable state or local required benefits. A recent report from the United States Government Accountability Office confirmed the critical role of service workers that they play in the safety and security of our aviation system. (17:49–20:23)

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Asserts that the Good Jobs for Good Airport Act mandates health care benefits for workers as per the Service Contract Act or local/state requirements.

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