San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is at the center of California’s largest layoff this year, with 835 workers losing their jobs at Gate Gourmet, a catering service for airlines. The job cuts are tied to changes in United Airlines’ catering strategy, which led to adjustments at Gate Gourmet, according to SFGATE. Despite the layoffs, most workers are expected to be rehired by competing caterer LSG Sky Chefs. The union, Unite Here Local 2, confirmed that 800 workers will retain their pay and health benefits under a new agreement with Sky Chefs. The workers’ crucial, but often unseen, role in the airline industry remains a vital aspect of air travel operations.
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