Photo: Brian Lang, the president of Local 26, stands alongside HUDS employees during Wednesday's rally on Massachusetts Avenue. LAUREN A. SIERRA via the Harvard Crimson
Harvard University Dining Services workers' contract expires Saturday, September 17. HUDS employees, represented by UNITE HERE Local 26, are fighting for a sustainable yearly income and affordable healthcare.The average HUDS worker earns $21.89/hr, and most support families. According to the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the living wage for 1 adult supporting 1 child in Boston/Cambridge/Newton is $26.87/hr. After months of collective bargaining, workers announced that they are considering a strike dependent on the outcome of these negotiations.
"HUDS workers’ contribution to Harvard goes beyond feeding hundreds of students, cleaning up after them, and maintaining order in the dining hall. They also help build and fortify the community and offer support to students. Harvard needs to recognize the important role—one that is not fungible—that HUDS workers play on campus, and compensate them accordingly."
Support HUDS workers by signing the petition:TINYURL.COM/SUPPORTTHESTRIKE
Read more about the campaign:http://www.thecrimson.com/artic…/…/9/13/support-HUDS-strike/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/…/9/8/HUDS-prepares-vote/
Support HUDS workers by signing the petition:TINYURL.COM/SUPPORTTHESTRIKE
Read more about the campaign:http://www.thecrimson.com/artic…/…/9/13/support-HUDS-strike/https://www.thecrimson.com/article/…/9/8/HUDS-prepares-vote/