Massachusetts

Victory for 13,000 Janitors!

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On Friday, September 30, 13,000 janitors represented by SEIU 32BJ, reached a tentative agreement on their 4-year master contract! These janitors maintain buildings across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, includingJohn Hancock, Prudential Tower, Vertex and Biogen, State Street. The new contract provides a 12% increase in wages over the life of the contract, expands employer-paid healthcare to family members of full-time employees, and creates more opportunities for full-time work.
The JLC is proud to have participated in many ways in this campaign, from marching janitors to calling for a fair contract as part of the larger faith community. Sixteen rabbis signed the faith statement as they prepared for Rosh Hashanah. Thank you to everyone who supported the fight over the past year.
32BJ janitors continue to negotiate their contracts at Tufts University and Harvard University.

Stand with 13,000 Janitors for a Good Contract

Raise America With Good Jobs Rally

When: September 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where: Parkman Bandstand Boston Commons

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This September, 13,000 janitors across New England will come together to negotiate new contracts that build on the progress made over many years to raise standards in the industry. Join us to support janitors fighting for good jobs for their families and communities! RVSP on Facebook here and email NewEnglandJLC@JewishLabor.orgFor more history on the Justice for Janitors campaign, please click here.