Janitors News Coverage

Justice For Janitors News Coverage

May 10, 2008
Janitors March Near South Coast Plaza Janitors seeking higher wages rally and march near South Coast Plaza. (VIDEO) OC REGISTER, By Maria Garcia

County janitors: Strike imminent on the horizon DAILY PILOT, WEEK IN REVIEW: BUSINESS May 9, 2008
Janitors march in Costa Mesa Hundreds of workers chant and wave picket signs near South Coast Plaza, seeking new contract and higher wages; union spokeswoman says strike may be on the horizon DAILY PILOT, By Chris Caesar
Janitors protest for talks Hundreds picket for new contract, higher wages. Union spokeswoman says strike ‘likely on the horizon’ in coming days DAILY PILOT, By Chris Caesar
Janitors to march at South Coast Plaza Union says hundreds of janitors, mired in contract negotiations, will rally outside the shopping center today at noon DAILY PILOT, By Joseph Serna

May 3, 2008
Janitors march for contract talks with Irvine Co. DAILY PILOT, WEEK IN REVIEW: NEWPORT BEACH

May 6, 2008
Union gives strike go ahead Union president says janitors only make $8.65 an hour; bargaining coordinator says union’s proposal is weak DAILY PILOT, By Chris Caesar

May 4, 2008 Janitors authorize strike, target Irvine Co. Union representing more than 2,000 O.C. janitors votes in favor of potential walkout. Irvine Co. says group is unfairly blamed. DAILY PILOT, By Michael Miller

May 3, 2008
Orange County janitors vote to strikeOther union workers expected to announce strike sanction, OC REGISTER, By SERENA MARIA DANIELS

May 1, 2008
Janitors seek support Hundreds march near Irvine Co. building over contract negotiations. DAILY PILOT, By Brianna Bailey

April 30, 2008
Hundred Demonstrate at Newport Center Janitors bring attention to their cause with vocal parade. (VIDEO) DAILY PILOT, By Don Leach
Janitors want Irvine Co. support Hundreds of workers descend on Fashion Island in midday march over contract negotiations; organizers say Irvine Co. has clout in proceedings DAILY PILOT, By Brianna Bailey
Janitors to protest Irvine Co. Union says company is stalling talks on contract defining pay, benefits. DAILY PILOT, By Chris Caesar

March 31, 2008
Union janitors march through Santa Ana (SLIDESHOW) Miriam Nava leads marchers from Service Employees International Union, Local 1877, which represents janitorial workers, in chants as they make their way down Main Street in Santa Ana., OC REGISTER
Union janitors march through Santa Ana More than 300 people participate in rally for wages and benefits on state holiday devoted to farmworker organizer Cesar Chavez OC REGISTER, By DOUG IRVING

March 7, 2008
Janitors march in Irvine for higher wages, dental care Union members and their supporters march past one of the buildings in the Irvine Concourse complex (SLIDESHOW) OC REGISTER
Janitors march in Irvine for higher wages, dental care About 250 people rallied today with signs, drums and noisemakers made from soda cans OC REGISTER, By ELYSSE JAMES

LA County
May 9, 2008
Mayor Villaraigosa persuades janitors to return to contract talks Los Angeles Times, By Andrea Chang

May 8, 2008
Janitors Ok Strike After Contract Talks Falter LOS ANGELES TIMES
Building Owners Brace for Strike LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL
Mayor to Try To Help Prevent Janitors Strike from Spreading DAILY BREEZE
LA Mayor to Help End Janitors Strike ABC NEWS

May 6, 2008
Orange County's Janitors Authorize a Strike California Real Estate Journal Online

May 5, 2008
Union gives strike go ahead: Union president says janitors only make $8.65 an hour; bargaining coordinator says union’s proposal is weak. Daily Pilot, By Chris Caesar

May 3, 2008
Trash Talk! OC Janitors Authorize Strike Vote KCBS-TV (CBS) LOS ANGELES / ORANGE COUNTY
Janitors Authorize Strike, Target Irvine Company DAILY PILOT
Orange County Janitors Vote to Strike OC REGISTER
Janitors Union Talks Strike Over Two Tiered Labor Contract SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
Orange County Janitors Union Votes to Authorize Strike SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
Orange County Janitors Union Votes to Authorize Strike SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Orange County Janitors Union Votes to Authorize Strike SACRAMENTO BEE
Orange County Janitors Union Votes to Authorize Strike SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
SEIU: Orange County Janitors Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike FORBES.COM
Orange County Janitors Vote to Strike MSNBC
SEIU: Orange County Janitors Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike STREET INSIDER.COM
Janitors Wave Their Brooms at Irvine Company LA CURBED
Orange County Janitors Union Votes to Authorize Strike KNX 1070 NEWS RADIO
OC Janitors Authorize Strike KTLA-TV LOS ANGELES / ORANGE COUNTY
Janitors Taking Strike Vote Today XETV-TV (FOX) SAN DIEGO
Janitors Taking Strike Vote Today in LA, OC Counties KESQ-TV (ABC) PALM SPRINGS
Janitors Taking Strike Vote Today KCBA-TV (FOX) MONTEREY / SANTA CRUZ / SALINAS
Janitors Taking Strike Vote Today in LA, OC Counties KTVN-TV (CBS) RENO

May 2, 2008
LABOR -- The Irvine Co. Under Fire for Janitor Treatment , California Real Estate Journal

April 30, 2008
Janitors to protest Irvine Co. Daily Pilot, By Chris Caesar
Janitors want Irvine Co. support Daily Pilot, April 30, 2008, By Brianna Bailey

April 29, 2008
Marching for Decent Pay and Housing LA Observed, By Bill Boyarsky

March 7, 2008
Marcha en LA por Mejores Sueldos , La Opinion
Janitors March, Rally for a Better Contract, California Real Estate Journal
Janitors March in Irvine for Higher Wages, Dental Care , Irvine World News/Orange County Register

March 5, 2008
Aprietan salarios , Diario San Diego, By Nelly Cervantes

March 3, 2008
Economy Benefits From High Wages, Strong Union , Los Angeles Business Journal, By Richard Risemberg

March 2, 2008
Speaking up for exploited workers , Los Angeles Times By Molly Selvin

February 25, 2008
CA Janitors Rally for Wages and Healthcare , ISSA