LAX Workers

Carlos Alvarez, LAX Passenger Service Worker

Carlos Alvarez, 23, has worked at the Los Angeles International Airport for two years for AirServ, a contractor that serves United Airlines.  As a lobby agent, his job is to control access to the TSA checkpoints, and enforces security and baggage regulations.

Carlos knows his job is an important part in the increased security measures enacted after 9/11, but he and his coworkers do not have the staffing or training to ensure passenger safety and security.

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Fanny Fuentes, LAX Passenger Service Worker

Fanny Fuentes, 36, has worked at the Los Angeles International Airport for 12 years.  Despite her many years of experience, Fanny still only makes $10 an hour, not nearly enough to help support her three children and $2200/month in rent.  Her husband has to work two jobs just to make ends meet.

Fanny works as a wheelchair attendant providing services for Southwest Airlines.  Her job is to make sure that passengers with disabilities and the elderly make it to their flights on time, safely and comfortably.

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Guadalupe Rivas, LAX Passenger Service Worker

Guadalupe Rivas, 51, has cleaned Southwest airplanes at the Los Angeles International Airport for more than seven years.  On a typical work day, Guadalupe might find a syringe in the back pocket of an airplane seat. In fact, Guadalupe has been pricked by a sewing needle when bagging and carrying trash bags. Despite the dangerous nature of her job, Guadalupe joins 97% of her coworkers without access to affordable family health insurance.

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Marta Sanchez, LAX Passenger Service Worker

Marta Sanchez, 51, cleans airplanes at the Los Angeles International Airport for World Service on her night shift from 11:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.  Despite her years of experience, Marta still cannot afford healthcare and is forced to rely on government assistance for her granddaughter’s medical care.

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Julio Topete, LAX Passenger Service Worker

Julio Topete, 56, has worked at the Los Angeles International Airport for two years as an aircraft cabin search crewmember for APS.  With over $3,000 a month in bills, groceries and doctor visits, Julio struggles to makes ends meet on his meager wages.

Julio knows his job is an important part in the increased security measures enacted after 9/11, but Julio and his coworkers do not receive the training or search equipment they need to ensure passenger safety.

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