Houston Airport Workers Get $20 Hour | Texas News

Houston’s mayor just signed an executive order that’s sending shockwaves through the city’s airports—workers in passenger service, cleaning, and baggage handling are now getting paid $20 an hour, up from as little as $15. This move, backed by years of advocacy, directly impacts folks like Augusta Dylan, who’s struggling to raise her autistic grandchild on less than $17 an hour—and even lost her car to unpaid bills. The mayor says the city’s strength is built on its workers, and this wage boost follows a wave of recent labor wins: hotel workers at the Hilton, convention center staff, airport lounges, and the Marriott all secured similar raises after strikes and negotiations. Councilmember Joaquin Martinez echoes the rallying cry: “One job should be enough.” This isn’t just a pay bump—it’s a lifeline for essential workers, and a powerful signal that Houston’s labor movement is pushing for dignity and stability across the city’s public spaces. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4559a6dc63fdf0f9