The 32BJ SEIU service workers union has welcomed life-changing benefits for thousands of airport workers in New York, following the approval of the state budget. This budget expands the New York Healthy Terminals Act, initially implemented in 2021, to include an additional 15,000 workers. Key updates involve enhanced paid vacation entitlements ranging from two to five weeks based on seniority and securing ten additional paid holidays annually. Effective from January 2026, these changes ensure uniform wage and health benefits for airport workers across regional airports, including part-time employees, while exempting smaller employers with ten or fewer staff members.
The recently-approved state budget includes expansions to the New York Healthy Terminals Act, improving paid vacation and health insurance for airport workers across New York State.
This expansion will cover an additional 15,000 workers not included in the original act, including ramp, cargo, concessionaire, retail and part-time workers.
The budget changes emphasize increased paid vacation entitlements, providing two to five weeks of vacation time tied to seniority, which was lacking under previous mandates.
Governor Hochul stated the changes ensure workers in all New York City regional airports receive uniform standards for wages and health benefits.
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