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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Janitors: Big Landlord Agrees on Contract Goals

By Chris Reidy, Boston Globe -- August 15, 2007

"SEIU Local 615 said today that Blackstone Group LP, owner of many area office properties, has agreed to the union's goals of supporting full-time work and family health insurance for janitors who clean and maintain its properties.

"Earlier this year, Blackstone won a bidding war to buy Equity Office Properties Trust, which at the time was largest owner and manager of office space in Boston.

"Today SEIU Local 615 president Rocio Saenz said in a statement, 'Blackstone has taken an important first step in supporting Boston and New England's working
families.'"

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