Living Wage and Security Standards at San Jose International

1. Applying a higher wage and public oversight will increase the retention and skills of employees at the City’s airport.
2. Higher employment standards at regional airports have positive benefits for the community, the City and workers – with minimal impact on employers.
3. In the County that now leads the nation in average wages, the City should never subsidize poverty level employment.

Public Advocacy - Community Improvement

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In 2004, the City’s airport began its “monster” project – renovating and creating a facility that will truly reflect the spirit, optimism and ingenuity of our community. But that beauty must not only be skin-deep – that commitment to quality must extend to those inside the buildings as well.

The City must ensure that employees at its airport are the best-trained, most capable employees possible – from wheelchair attendants to baggage handlers to security personnel. And we must assure that we can keep these exceptional employees – by paying them enough to assure they can thrive in this expensive area.

The community calls on the City to adopt a policy that assures a living wage and high job standards for employees at its airport.