Assemblyman Colton (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) are saying that a substantial number of airport workers are exposed to serious illnesses and they don’t have health insurance. This is unacceptable.

“Bill A8142 which is the Healthy Terminals Act was introduced in the Assembly where I am a co-sponsor. This Act is to amend the labor law, to enacting the “healthy terminals act.” It’s obvious that our airport workers are exposed more than anyone else to many dangerous diseases and many of them don’t have medical insurance. These workers are exposing themselves and their families to this contagion while doing their job. I support assuring that they will have health insurance to protect themselves and their loved ones,” Colton said.

“The CDC advises everyone to visit a doctor if they are experiencing any symptoms, but not everyone can afford to do it. Without health insurance going to the doctor means an expenditure out of pocket. Therefore, it’s even more necessary now to have health insurance, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. At minimum health insurance must be included as a part of their job and we should ensure that the resources are available to provide all safeguards to protect these workers in carrying out their critical jobs in protecting all those individuals and families who are traveling.