National San Diego Airport

Earlier in the day, demonstrators rallied away from hillcrest airport terminal and a McDonald's in Barrio Logan. They chanted "Trabajadores unidos jamás serán vencidos!" — in English, “Workers united will not be defeated."

The demonstrators needed a $15 federal minimum-wage. Nonetheless they also talked aside about factors they think have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, including LGBT legal rights, immigrant rights, Standing Rock and Ebony life Matter.

"Galvanized because of the election and frustrated with an economy that is rigged for wealthy ... workers organized the huge demonstrations to mark the 4th anniversary of the Fight for $15, an action with won increases for 22 million Us citizens as it started in 2012, " organizers stated in a declaration.

California's minimum wage will achieve $15 by 2022. At the airport rally state Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez stated Ca has done exactly what Washington won’t, and certainly will stand-in solidarity with nationwide protesters.

"Ca has constantly led how, and we will continue steadily to lead the way in which, " Gonzalez stated. "nonetheless it’s probably just take every single one of us to battle for the."

Despite Ca's leadership from the issue, airport workers stated they want increases sooner. Current state minimum-wage is $10.50.

"That means that individuals really need to get assist with assist give our people, through the state or whoever we are able to get it from, because we don’t make enough to help ourselves, " said Elton Pendleton, just who works in concessions at airport.