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Houston’s contract janitors have reached a tentative agreement in wage negotiations
Posted on · The workers have pushed for an hourly minimum wage of $15 and an increase in the number of provided sick days and paid leave.
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Business
Thousands of Houston janitors may go on strike this week if wage talks fail
Posted on · The current contract will expire on Tuesday -- janitors are hoping for a minimum wage of $15 an hour and an increase the number of provided sick days.
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GRB Convention Center Janitors Want A Raise In 2018 And Ask City’s Entity To Support Them Actively
Posted on · SEIU Texas, which represents the workers, says they want to earn $11.10/hour next year
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Caravan Against Fear Makes A Stop In Houston
Posted on · Immigration activists advocate for sanctuary policies and a strike on May 1st.
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Unions Use Super Bowl Exposure To Demand More Work In Houston For Unionized Labor
Posted on · The unions also want an ordinance to prevent contractors with poor safety and pay records to get contracts with the City of Houston.
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SEIU Texas Gets Ready To Negotiate New Working Conditions For Houston’s Janitors
Posted on · The union says the main goals will be an hourly wage of $15 and sick days.
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Activists Oppose Renewal Of Program That Identifies Undocumented Immigrants In Harris County
Posted on · Sheriff Ron Hickman says he has made adjustments to the program.
Local
City Of Houston Will Require Permits For Events At Parks With 75 Participants Or More
Posted on · After a lawsuit filed by SEIU, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 2010 that the City must regulate the number of people gathering at events in municipal parks.
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Houston’s Convention Center Janitors Have Better Working Conditions In New Contract
Posted on · They will earn $9.35 an hour starting in January. Paid vacation, paid holidays and paid sick days are some other gains they have achieved.