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Calls for Increased Wages and More During Budget Hearing

Workers called for higher pay at Newark Airport to bring it in line with the wages.

Aired 03/28/2017 | Rating NR

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Calls for Increased Wages and More During Budget Hearing

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Workers called for higher pay at Newark Airport to bring it in line with the wages.

Workers called for higher pay at Newark Airport to bring it in line with the wages the two New York airports pay. A union rep also called for a change in the way jet fuel is paid for to increase revenue for New Jersey.

Aired 03/28/2017 | Rating NR

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