American Airlines workers rally at T.F. Green for new contract as part of national day of action

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Passenger service workers at American Airlines rallied for better working conditions in airports across the country on Tuesday.

Two demonstrations were planned outside Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport.

Workers picketed at 10 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. by the doors of the first and second floor.

The workers are calling for better pay, worker safety, and job security.

The Communications Workers of America and American Airlines have been in negotiations for over a year, seeking a new contract for union employees.