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Molloy University Custodians Go On Strike: Union
Nearly four dozen workers hit the picket line with wages as a main stumbling block.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Nearly four dozen custodial workers at Molloy University have gone on strike, the union announced.
The 45 workers, who voted to authorize a strike on Friday, officially walked off the job at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, the union, 32BJ SEIU, said in a release.
Custodial workers chose to strike in protest of the university's failure to provide any additional bargaining dates and bargain in good faith, the union said.
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"The University is not bargaining in good faith and workers are tired of the delays and being taken for granted," said Lenore Friedlaender, Long Island Director for 32BJ SEIU.
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The two sides have not met since Nov. 25.
Wages have become the sticking issue in labor negotiations. Workers make as low as $16.50/hour, with an average wage of less than $19/hour.
The workers have been on the job without a contract since it expired on October 31.
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