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Si Se Pudo! Janitors Win Contract!
by Gislaine
Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at 4:42 PM
After four weeks of striking, Houston janitors have won a contract!
Houston janitors with the SEIU announced today at City Hall that they've won a contract. A really energetic group of janitors and supporters gathered for the 4pm press conference to announce the news. Mayor Bill White was there to express his support for the janitors and their push for better wages.
Everybody was so excited! Janitors, SEIU organizers, and community supporters were hugging and crying, giving thank yous and congratulations.
Chants sung over the past few weeks were updated to fit the new developments. People chanted - "1-2-3-4 ganamos un contrato!" and "no nos movieron!" and "si se pudo!" as they held hands and linked arms and jumped in celebration.
Tonight the janitors will hold a meeting to vote on whether they will accept the contract. Afterwards they and community supporters will address the public and hold a rally to celebrate!
Below is the schedule for tonight's events.
7:00PM Janitors’ Meeting on Results of Contract Talks
Houston janitors, community supporters
Georgia R. Brown Convention Center
First part of janitors’ meeting closed to members of the media.
7:45PM Janitors’ Contract Vote/Rally
Houston janitors, community supporters
Georgia R. Brown Convention Center
http://www.houstonjanitors.org
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