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140829Signed Into Law

Philadelphia Airport Ground Handlers Must Secure Labor Deals to Avoid Disruptions and Revenue Losses

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Philadelphia Airport Ground Handlers Must Secure Labor Deals to Avoid Disruptions and Revenue Losses

Official:Amending Section 18-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Leases of Airport Facilities," by requiring Ground Handling Service providers under service contracts with air carriers, including subcontractors providing such services, who are operating at Philadelphia International Airport to secure labor peace agreements to minimize the risk of service disruptions and lost revenue to the City generated from enplanements.

Sponsor: Councilmember Goode

Introduced: October 23, 2014

Signed: December 11, 2014

: Committee on Commerce & Economic Development

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Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires Ground Handling Service providers at Philadelphia International Airport to secure labor peace agreements with their employees' unions to prevent service disruptions and protect city revenue.

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Philadelphia Context

Labor & Employment

Total employed residents: 697,000
Union membership: 14.2%
PA state minimum wage: $7.25/hr
City wage tax (residents): 3.75%
City wage tax (non-residents): 3.44%

BLS 2023, City of Philadelphia Revenue Dept

Business Climate

Total business licenses: 95,000
Small businesses (<50 employees): 97.2%
Business privilege tax rate: 1.415%
Net income tax rate: 6.20%
Commercial vacancy rate: 14.5%

City of Philadelphia Commerce Dept 2023

Philadelphia Overview

Population: 1,576,251
Median household income: $52,649
Poverty rate: 21.8%
Unemployment rate: 6.2%
Adults with bachelor's degree: 32.4%

U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022

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