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Omaha Steve

(104,133 posts)
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 12:43 PM 20 hrs ago

'Slap in the face:' Richmond janitors strike over pay, alleged treatment


https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/01/28/richmond-janitors-strike-over-pay-alleged-treatment/

By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
Published: Jan. 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM CST|Updated: 18 hours ago

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - At least 150 employees of a janitorial company contracted by City Hall are on strike.

Employers walked off the job Tuesday after alleging three employees were fired and threatened another for trying to organize a union.

Dozens of employees of a janitor company contracted by the city of Richmond went on strike on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.(WWBT)
“Workers have rights, and those rights should be respected,” said Jaime Contreras with SEIU 32BJ, a labor union that represents property service workers.”

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'Slap in the face:' Richmond janitors strike over pay, alleged treatment (Original Post) Omaha Steve 20 hrs ago OP
Boy Mayor Avula walked into it. underpants 20 hrs ago #1

underpants

(188,067 posts)
1. Boy Mayor Avula walked into it.
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 12:47 PM
20 hrs ago

Less than a month in office and first the water crisis now this.

This Nu-Tech sounds like pieces of crap.

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