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Several subcontracted custodial workers employed by Harvard Real Estate Services have been abruptly notified that they will be laid off effective Monday and others have been informed that their hours will be reduced, according to a union organizer. OneSource and UNICCO??subcontracted companies that clean properties administered by HRES—had been asked by Harvard earlier this year to cut contract costs in response to a predicted 30 percent decline in the University’s endowment. Two weeks ago, HRES told OneSource more specifically that it must cut 40 percent of its costs by March...
While it might be more cost-effective for the College to cut corners by hiring Unicco??s temp workers over the summer and not granting its own employees better wages and conditions, Harvard’s obligations extend beyond purely economic ones. By addressing the issue of summer employment for dining hall workers as well as a living wage and more manageable kitchen conditions, the administration would merely be taking a necessary step in the direction of a welcoming and inclusive community...
...Asher pushed students to use their opportunity to speak to Derek C. Bok about the presidential search to express their opinions on Shalala’s actions in Miami. “We must make it very clear that it will be very hard for Donna Shalala to support UNICCO??s behavior,” Asher said. She also urged students to take part in a one day hunger strike tomorrow, as a sign of solidarity with the striking UNICCO workers in Miami. Student protestors in Miami scored a victory for janitors last week after occupying the university?...
Bartley said that UNICCO??which is responsible for janitorial operations in many of the Houses—may be moving to force out Harvard’s Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) employees...
...UNICCO??s presence will only enhance the service to students, and will help increase employment opportunities for those on our campus who don’t enjoy a multi-million dollar financial aid safety...