From: Mandie Yanasak (frog_Gidget@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Oct 23 2002 - 22:54:12 EDT
Hey USAS,
Thank you all for your solidarity and support! The strike has settled, we
expect the contrat to be ratified in two weeks with a vote by the
membership. Proof that solidarity works- even without chaos! Special thanks
to everyone who participated in actions accross the country and who made
plans to join us here, you're welcome to come and celebrate! Below is the
final JwJ update!
Mandie and all the Boston SLAP folks
FINAL Jobs with Justice Justice for Janitors STRIKE Support Bulletin
www.massjwj.net * www.bostonslap.org
SI SE PUDO! YES WE COULD!
Boston-area janitors and cleaning contractors reached a tentative contract
settlement today. Please see the union’s press release below.
Hours before the Day of Action began, SEIU 615 janitors reached a settlement
with
the building owners. Not only was this an astounding victory for
solidarity...It sets a precedent for the kind of support the community can
lend to labor campaigns! Thanks to all who contributed to this campaign, who
came to rallies,
pickets, meetings, actions and all!
This settlement demonstrates the power of solidarity when we’re all there
for each other. When labor and community come together, amazing things can
happen - we are building for a better future! Thank you to everyone who
volunteered to be arrested and to take part in Thursday’s Day of Action!
There are now three times we ask you to join the janitors and their
supporters on Thursday. All other activities have been called off. Come
celebrate the power of solidarity!
12 Noon Solidarity Rally
Post Office Square, Financial District, Boston
Near Federal & Milk St’s
John Sweeney, President, AFL-CIO and other leaders to speak
3:30 PM Boston Student Labor Action Project/Northeastern
Victory Rally at Northeastern
Huntington Ave, across the street from the Green Line T
Join students from across the city and janitors as we gather
to celebrate the fantastic organizing and resolve of the janitors,
and student supporters!!!
6:00 PM Victory Celebration
Old West Church
131 Cambridge St., Boston
At the corner with Staniford St. / Temple St., not far from intersection
with Bowdoin St., Near Mass. General Hospital
Join janitors and their supporters for a victory celebration!
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Justice for Janitors
11 Beacon Street
Boston, MA
www.justiceforjanitors.org
For Immediate Release Contact: SEIU
Communicators
Wed. Oct. 24, 2002 Sylvia
Panfil 617-513-8634
Cynthia Kain
202-255-4515
Renee Asher
301-996-6364
"We've shown that our community expects big corporations
to provide health care benefits -- and that workers
can take a stand on this issue and win."
-- Rocio Saenz, leader of the janitors' union.
Janitors Win Month-Long Strike With
Victory on Health Care Issue
Tentative Agreement with Cleaning Contractors
Extends Employer-Paid Health Insurance To More Workers
and Provides Significant Wage Increases
Boston-area janitors and cleaning contractors reached a tentative contract
settlement today that will dramatically improve janitorial jobs.
The agreement with the Maintenance Contractors of New England uses the
framework of the Interim agreement that had already been reached with 9
contractors and achieves all of janitors' goals, including extending
employer-paid health insurance to more janitors, boosting pay significantly,
and improving benefits such as sick leave.
"We've shown that our community expects big corporations to provide health
benefits -- and that workers can take a stand on this issue and win," said
Rocio Saenz, SEIU Local 254 Deputy trustee
The tentative settlement was reached after months of actions by SEIU
janitors in Boston and an outpouring of support from religious, political,
and community leaders.
SEIU janitors will vote to ratify the contract in the coming days.
The five-year agreement provides:
· Employer-paid health coverage for 1000 additional janitors in
Boston's largest buildings and significant wage increases for all of
Boston's janitors. By the end of the agreement, wages for all Boston
janitors will increase by 30 percent or more. Most will earn $12.95 - 13.15
an hour.
· Educational opportunities for janitors, including English classes
and job skills training.
· For the first time janitors will receive paid sick leave. The
agreement calls for two sick days per year.
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