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Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 members, who work as security officers at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, have voted to ratify their first union contract.
These members are directly employed by GardaWorld Security, which was awarded last year with a new three-year, $38 million contract at the airport. The deal includes seniority raises, improved paid time-off provisions and other wins that will help retain experienced workers.
“This is a major step forward for Security Officers at Lambert Airport,” said John DeWeese, GardaWorld security officer. “My coworkers and I joined Local 1 because we wanted respect, stability, and a real voice on the job. This agreement proves that when workers stand together, we can win improvements that make a real difference.”