Good News. Workers In Pomona Earn Union Representation
Claremont - Pomona College Dining Hall workers voted in favor of joining UNITE HERE Local 11 on Tuesday. A group of workers, joined by student and faculty allies, erupted in emotional applause as the results were read. The victory closes a long chapter in the workers’ struggle to gain union representation, which publicly began when they announced their intention to form a union in March 2010.
While the college administration pledged to refrain from intimidating the workers, their three-year campaign was wrought with controversy. The union campaign attracted national media attention and ignited a debate about the rights of immigrant workers. In 2011, the administration instituted a gag rule barring students and workers from talking in the dining halls. The rule was ultimately rescinded by the college, after the NLRB’s general counsel charged that it violated federal labor law.
http://www.unitehere.org/presscenter/release.php?ID=4731
This deserves a Whopping K & R!!!
I don't live in Pomona, but drove through it many times to San Berdoo--plus worked for drag racing team in 90's. Been to track for Winternationals a few times. Kinda miss area, but not bad air.
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