Piedmont Ramp Workers Focus on Safety

For airport ramp workers at Piedmont Airlines, safety is the top priority.

AB Barden and Crystal Alexander are ramp workers in Charlotte and members of CWA Local 3645. They talked about what it takes to be safe on the job:

“We work outside and are subjected to the elements in a very fast paced environment. We start our day out with stretching to prevent an injury as we are constantly stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 70 pounds at any given moment.”

“Ramp workers must constantly stay aware of our surroundings. There is no margin for error within the narrow spaces between the planes. At the same time, we need to be fully aware of the caterers, bag runners and vendors who are driving on the tarmac.”

“We know that meeting and exceeding our performance goals depends on maintaining a safe work environment. We’re committed to doing just that. Our group has been recognized several times for our safe work practices, most recently for 2014.” (The 2015 awards haven’t yet been announced.)

“We’re proud to be a part of the Piedmont family and we’re determined to do what it takes to keep our workplace safe.”