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Alas, the saga for workers’ rights at Lesley University continues. On Thursday, February 13th, union organizers, Bon Appetit cafeteria workers, students, and faculty gathered on campus to rally for a decent living wage. The rally began with a march from White Hall, which led to a circle of chants and slogans in the middle of […]
Walsh is finding that being mayor is a blur of decisions, distractions, and demands, but also a chance to put his mark on this old town. By Andrew Ryan | Globe Staff February 02, 2014 Article Photos Comments ( 31 ) LANE TURNER/GLOBE STAFF Martin J. Walsh says his condo could fit into […]
“Over the summer of 2013, Harvard student Gabriel Bayard surveyed dozens of workers at the Harvard-owned DoubleTree Hotel in Allston. “I was dismayed to hear stories of chronic pain, debilitating injuries, poverty and loved ones without health insurance.” he explained. “Ninety-six percent of surveyed workers said that their jobs had gotten worse in the past […]
National Day of Action for Respect and Reform (7 photos) On October 5th, Local 26 members joined other allies from across the Boston area to march for the National Day of Action for Respect and Reform. Click on the title to see pictures from the march!
Campus food service workers and their student, faculty, and community allies continue to build a movement for real food, real jobs, & thriving communities in Cambridge and Boston. In just 18 months, 650 dining hall workers at Harvard Law School, Northeastern University, Lesley University, the Episcopal Divinity School, and Simmons College have voted to join […]