By Bob Katzen

The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill that would mandate that airline catering employees be paid at least the same minimum wage as many other Massport employees. Since 2023, the minimum wage for certain Massport service workers has been $17 per hour. These roles include wheelchair assistants, skycaps, ticket agents, janitorial staff, aircraft and cabin cleaning and baggage handlers.

“Airport workers keep operations running smoothly at Logan Airport, the busiest transportation hub in the region, and they deserve to be paid a fair, livable wage,” said sponsor Rep. Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston). “Massport’s minimum wage increase reflects the crucial role these workers play in travelers’ experience at Logan. Airline catering company employees deserve to be equally recognized, and compensated accordingly, for the work they do as airport service workers.”