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Sodexo Workers at George Mason University On Strike

In response to rampant mistreatment by food service contractor Sodexo, around 75 cafeteria workers at George Mason University went on strike today. The one-day work stoppage is in protest of Sodexo’s attack on workers’ right to raise their families out of poverty by forming a union with SEIU 32BJ. “All we want is respect and to improve our lives but Sodexo management has only responded by intimidating and threatening us”, says Andres Ujueta, one of the striking cafeteria workers at George Mason University. Despite their dedication and hard work, GMU cafeteria workers earn a poverty wage–as little as $8.65 an hour. With Sodexo’s healthcare plan costing $240 a month, most workers say they can’t afford health insurance for their families. More…

News selected by Covalence | Country: USA | Company — Ethical Quote link: Sodexo | Source: SEIU

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