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United Airlines Workers Urge Houston Officials To Help Save Hundreds Of Jobs

Sofia Gonzalez, HPM Intern

Posted on June 9, 2021 · United Airlines announced that they will be making contracting changes, which could result in layoffs at IAH. Now, workers are asking the city to pass a worker retention ordinance.

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Houston

Bush Intercontinental Joins Hobby Airport In Using Facial Recognition Technology

Florian Martin

Posted on November 23, 2020 · The new technology is supposed to speed up the entry process.

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Transportation

COVID Concerns Mean Fewer Passengers At Houston’s Airports This Thanksgiving

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 9, 2020 · Airport officials say they're prepared to take a financial hit during what's usually their busiest travel time.

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News

Gun Discoveries Are Surging At Airports, And Texas Is Leading The Way

Anthony Cave, KERA / Luis Melgar, Guns & America

Posted on November 29, 2018 · Left in carry-ons, TSA agents find thousands of guns at security checkpoints. Four of the top 10 airports where TSA found the most guns were in Texas.

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Texas Could See Record-Breaking Travel This Holiday

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 21, 2016 · If you’re rushing to get to your destination by Christmas Eve, you’ll have plenty of company. Texas travel numbers could break records this holiday season.

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City Of Houston To Start Over Airport Contract Bidding

Florian Martin

Posted on February 10, 2016 · City Controller says there are many unanswered questions for how the contracts were awarded.

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Business

United Airlines CEO Ousted Amid Federal Investigation

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 8, 2015 · United is Houston’s largest air carrier, operating out of the former Continental hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Posted on July 20, 2023 · The issues behind these disputes and what impact they will have for future generations.

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United Airlines agrees to give union pilots big pay raises

DAVID KOENIG, AP

Posted on July 17, 2023 · The union valued the agreement at about $10 billion.

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An emergency landing because of an in-flight meal: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

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Posted on July 14, 2023 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Balancing worker safety and productivity on a construction site

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 11, 2023 · A local builder and union rep discuss the challenges that come with completing projects on deadline, outside, in the Houston heat.

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