Service Employees International Union Local 26 and cleaning contractors go back to the bargaining table Wednesday, the first talks since Jan. 13, when union members authorized leadership to call a strike if necessary.
In recent days, the implications of a walkout by the 4,200 union janitors have become more clear. On Monday, union leaders held meetings with the more than 200 unionized workers employed at the airport. In addition to cleaning the terminal, union janitors also work at Northwest Airlines corporate headquarters and its main buildings.
Last week, Teamsters Local 120 Secretary-Treasurer Brad Slawson, Jr., announced that Teamsters drivers would not cross any Local 26 picketlines to make deliveries. Local 26 members clean scores of buildings across the metro area, including many in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul that house some of the region\'s largest corporations.
On Tuesday, more than 200 Local 26 members and supporters walked from the Hennepin County Government Center through the downtown Minneapolis skyways to the Target Corp. headquarters. Along the way, they chanted and handed out fliers to shoppers and downtown workers on their lunch breaks.
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| Janitors and supporters cheered as they concluded their march to Target Corp. headquarters. |
Many of the demonstrators wore "Ready to Strike" signs. Others wore signs that called attention to a key issue in the bargaining – lack of affordable family health care coverage. Only 14 of the 4,200 workers can afford the family insurance offered by the employers.
"So many of us are forced to choose between putting food on the table and taking our children to the doctor," said janitor Amelia Lopez. "That is not right."
Since last fall, Local 26 has conducted a highly visible "Justice for Janitors" campaign for a fair contract. President Javier Morillo said the response from the community and other unions has been extraordinary.
Bill McCarthy, president of the Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council, AFL-CIO, said, "I think it\'s shameful that workers have to threaten a strike in order to get their basic needs met. These workers are fighting the fight for all workers."
The previous contract expired Dec. 31. Negotiations are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with the help of a federal mediator.
For more information
Go to the Workday Minnesota special section for background and updates on Twin Cities Justice for Janitors
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| Many marchers, including this youngster, indicated their willingness to strike if necessary. |
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| Workers say they can\'t afford the family health insurance coverage currently offered by cleaning contractors. |
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Service Employees International Union Local 26 and cleaning contractors go back to the bargaining table Wednesday, the first talks since Jan. 13, when union members authorized leadership to call a strike if necessary.
In recent days, the implications of a walkout by the 4,200 union janitors have become more clear. On Monday, union leaders held meetings with the more than 200 unionized workers employed at the airport. In addition to cleaning the terminal, union janitors also work at Northwest Airlines corporate headquarters and its main buildings.
Last week, Teamsters Local 120 Secretary-Treasurer Brad Slawson, Jr., announced that Teamsters drivers would not cross any Local 26 picketlines to make deliveries. Local 26 members clean scores of buildings across the metro area, including many in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul that house some of the region\’s largest corporations.
On Tuesday, more than 200 Local 26 members and supporters walked from the Hennepin County Government Center through the downtown Minneapolis skyways to the Target Corp. headquarters. Along the way, they chanted and handed out fliers to shoppers and downtown workers on their lunch breaks.
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| Janitors and supporters cheered as they concluded their march to Target Corp. headquarters. |
Many of the demonstrators wore "Ready to Strike" signs. Others wore signs that called attention to a key issue in the bargaining – lack of affordable family health care coverage. Only 14 of the 4,200 workers can afford the family insurance offered by the employers.
"So many of us are forced to choose between putting food on the table and taking our children to the doctor," said janitor Amelia Lopez. "That is not right."
Since last fall, Local 26 has conducted a highly visible "Justice for Janitors" campaign for a fair contract. President Javier Morillo said the response from the community and other unions has been extraordinary.
Bill McCarthy, president of the Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council, AFL-CIO, said, "I think it\’s shameful that workers have to threaten a strike in order to get their basic needs met. These workers are fighting the fight for all workers."
The previous contract expired Dec. 31. Negotiations are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with the help of a federal mediator.
For more information
Go to the Workday Minnesota special section for background and updates on Twin Cities Justice for Janitors
|
| Many marchers, including this youngster, indicated their willingness to strike if necessary. |
|
| Workers say they can\’t afford the family health insurance coverage currently offered by cleaning contractors. |