CHICAGO (AP) - Hundreds of O'Hare International Airport workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Officials with the Service Employees International Union Local 1 says about 500 workers have committed to strike. A union spokeswoman says the strike will definitely take place in the coming days, though she didn't specify when it will start.
It’s still unclear how such a strike would affect operations at O'Hare, which is one of the nation's busiest airports. AAA Auto club predicts it will be an especially busy Thanksgiving weekend of traveling.
The workers who plan to strike include baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, janitors and wheelchair attendants. They are seeking a $15 wage.