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January 28, 2008

Janitors at PC ready to strike

Janitors at Providence College employed by Hurley of America, Inc., have three days left in their contract, and they’re not happy.

The group says they have faced harassment and threats for trying to get changes in the contract and that now, they're ready to strike.

At a rally today, janitors will be joined by PC students and faculty, City Council Majority Leader Terrence Hassett, and other council members. The Council unanimously approved a resolution two weeks ago supporting the janitors.

If an agreement cannot be reached on wage increases, benefits and overall working conditions by Jan. 31, the janitors, who are members of the Service Employees International Union, Local 615, say they’ll strike during the College’s Upperclassmen Family Weekend, Feb. 1 to Feb. 3.

The group plans to meet at 4:30 today in front of Providence City Hall.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:32 AM | Permalink

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