Haitian Workers Face Job Loss as TPS Deadline Nears

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians

• 📌 The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the U.S. is set to expire on February 3rd.
• ⚠️ This expiration could force hundreds of thousands of Haitians to leave the country.

Impact on Airport Workers

• ✈️ Union leaders from SEIU, representing airport workers, state that many Haitian nationals work in various capacities at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
• 🚫 After February 3rd, their work permits will expire, making them unable to continue their jobs.
• 💼 SEIU warns of significant job turnover, with potentially hundreds of janitorial, concession, and wheelchair pusher positions going unfilled.

Calls for Extension

• ✊ Democratic congressional leaders and SEIU are urging the Trump administration to reconsider ending TPS.
• 🗣️ Advocates argue that removing these workers, many of whom have been in the U.S. since the 2010 earthquake, is unnecessary and harmful to the economy.
• 📢 A rally is planned for next week at the airport to raise awareness and appeal to the White House.