On Thursday, July 12th, workers and community members brought our voices to the streets again to call attention to low wages and lack of health insurance and sick days. Parents are tired of the many part-time jobs they must work and long days without seeing their children. Workers with many years of experience want job security and opportunities for full-time work.
New England is one of the most expensive areas of the country to live. In the first contract bargaining for regional janitors since the 2002 strike, workers are looking to close the gap between the region's wealthiest and poorest individuals. But while the regional real estate industry made more than $4.2 billion dollars in total sales last year, the first reaction from employers at the bargaining table was to say no to proposed improvements in working conditions.
New England needs to work for all of us, not just a few.
New England is one of the most expensive areas of the country to live. In the first contract bargaining for regional janitors since the 2002 strike, workers are looking to close the gap between the region's wealthiest and poorest individuals. But while the regional real estate industry made more than $4.2 billion dollars in total sales last year, the first reaction from employers at the bargaining table was to say no to proposed improvements in working conditions.
New England needs to work for all of us, not just a few.
Scenes from the streets on July 12 in Boston, Cambridge, Canton, Framingham, Marlborough, Wakefield, Waltham, New Hampshire, and Lincoln, Rhode Island:
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Stay tuned for more information on how to join us at the next event in your area!
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