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This enacted measure requires air carriers operating at Philadelphia International Airport to hire only ground-handling contractors and subcontractors that have labor peace agreements with unions representing or seeking to represent their workers. These agreements must prohibit strikes and other disruptions during the service contract, with binding arbitration available if the contractor and labor organization cannot agree.

Amending Section 18-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Leases of Airport Facilities," by requiring Ground Handling Service providers under service contracts with air carriers, including subcontractors providing such services, who are operating at Philadelphia International Airport to secure labor peace agreements to minimize the risk of service disruptions and lost revenue to the City generated from enplanements.