Maryland Governor Moore Raises Minimum Wage for BWI Airport Contract Workers
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced an executive action on Labor Day that immediately raises the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract workers at BWI Airport. The administration also plans to introduce legislation in 2027 to extend…
Baltimore, MD, September 7, 2026 —
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced an executive action on Labor Day that will immediately increase the minimum wage to $18 per hour for direct state contract workers employed at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
The executive order, effective immediately, impacts workers who are directly employed by companies under contract with the state for services at the airport. This move aims to provide immediate wage improvements for a segment of the airport’s workforce.
In addition to the immediate wage hike, Governor Moore’s administration has outlined future plans concerning airport contract workers. The administration intends to introduce legislation in 2027 that would expand wage and benefit protections to include indirect contract workers at BWI Airport. These indirect workers are employed by companies that contract with other businesses, rather than directly with the state, creating a distinction in current protections.
The announcement signifies a step towards addressing labor conditions for those employed in roles supporting state contracts at the busy transportation hub. Further details regarding the scope of the planned 2027 legislation were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Bryan Lynn on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.
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