More than 800 workers have been given the opportunity to re-apply for similar jobs at Newark Liberty International Airport after they were laid-off by United Airlines changed contractors.
According to United Airlines statement, United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines, will begin handling many of the wheelchair, security and passenger services that vendor ABM Aviation currently provides.
Officials say that United Airlines' contract with ABM was due to expire and sent out to bid. United Group Express was awarded about two-thirds of the existing work and will begin recruiting for the open positions. Omni-Serv will take over some mailroom support, door monitoring, inter-terminal bus transfers, and bag room work. ABM will continue to provide skycap services, United said.
According to reports, a total of 821 employees of ABM Aviation will be laid off on or before Nov. 1. The employees, however, will have the opportunity to interview for other roles within ABM.