Holiday travelers arriving at Los Angeles International Airport were met with chaos this week as union-backed protesters shut down roads, forcing Americans to abandon their vehicles and hike through traffic just to catch their flights.
The scene looked more like a third-world crisis than a holiday weekend in the United States. Families dragged suitcases through gridlock. Elderly passengers limped toward terminals. Frantic parents carried crying children down the shoulder of the highway.
“It was total madness,” said Patrick Klein, a Marine veteran who was trying to fly home to Texas. “People were scared they’d miss flights. The cops were doing nothing while protesters took over the road.”
The disruption was no accident. It was a coordinated effort by members of Unite Here Local 11, who flooded Century Boulevard—one of the main entrances to LAX—bringing traffic to a total standstill. This happened during the busiest travel week of the year.
Union leaders defended the timing. “We wanted to make a statement,” said Susan Minato, co-president of Unite Here Local 11. “It is a busy time of the year, no question. But that’s also how you get some attention.”
The union is demanding a new contract and pay hike from Flying Food Group, one of the airport’s largest airline caterers. Protesters claim they’re fighting for better wages and working conditions. But critics say the stunt was reckless and dangerous.
“This is the Biden-era legacy. Radical unions feel entitled to shut down cities and airports whenever they want,” said Republican strategist Mia Caldwell. “President Trump warned us about this kind of lawless behavior.”
Police in riot gear were eventually dispatched and cleared the intersection around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday night. But the damage was done. By Wednesday morning, a second protest had broken out inside Terminal 7—this time involving members of USWW, the nation’s largest security officers union.
Earlier this year, Los Angeles passed a controversial ordinance raising the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to $30 an hour by 2028. Business owners have warned that aggressive union demands like these are driving companies out of California.
A senior Trump administration official told RedState Wire that they are monitoring the situation closely and hinted at possible legal action if protests continue disrupting national travel.
“We support peaceful protest,” the official said, “but blocking airport roads, endangering travelers, and interfering with critical infrastructure is not protest—it’s sabotage. These actors should face legal consequences.”
More than 54 million Americans are traveling this week. LAX has become ground zero for what some are calling a deliberate effort by organized labor to weaponize the holiday season. And for millions of Americans just trying to get home, the message is clear: the union agenda comes before your family.
“This is exactly why we brought back President Trump,” said traveler Elena Murphy, stuck in hours of traffic with her children. “The left has lost control. These people don’t care about the American people—they care about power.”
RedState Wire will continue tracking developments at LAX and other major airports throughout the holiday weekend. Travelers are advised to plan ahead, pack patience—and prepare for more disruptions in cities run by Democrats.
Source: Fox News, KTTV, New York Post
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What? They abandoned their cars.?Sent from my iPhone
Whey are all states going to make it permissible to run over people blocking your way. Just keep moving forward at a enough force to make them move or get run over. Don’t gun it but just enough force to stop them from keeping you from moving forward.
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