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United Airlines’ catering workers successfully fought to join a union, and now they’re rallying at Bush Intercontinental Airport ahead of contract negotiations set to being March 13.

Chicago-based United has 2,700 catering workers in five cities across the U.S. With more than 800 in Houston, local workers are set to picket at the corner of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Greens Road on Friday.

Related: United Airlines’ catering workers to join the Unite Here union

They’re seeking raises and benefits comparable to United’s other departments. Workers previously told the Chronicle they’d like to make at least $12 an hour.

The workers voted in October to join the Unite Here union. This will be their first contract negotiation.

In a statement, United said it’s “committed to treating all of our employees fairly, providing them with competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits and creating a safe, supportive work environment. We look forward to working with Unite Here during these negotiations.”