A Public Service Announcement from Harvard Labor
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Scholars using the Lamont Library at Harvard today are advised that tree work is being done near the entrance. While an ever increasing amount of work in the Yard is being outsourced. This particular work is being done by Harvard ‘direct employees’. Consultation between a worker from Facilities Maintenance Operations and a patrol officer from the Harvard University Police has led to a carefully designed cordon of yellow caution tape around the affected area. Please take it seriously as a measure to prevent injury from falling debris. Also, please take seriously any advisories from the HUPD officer. Harvard administrators may be more concerned about protecting The Endowment than protecting you, but Harvard Labor cares about you. Thank you.
Harvard’s response to this sort of risk has improved dramatically since a chunk of concrete from the Lamont roof overhang fell a foot behind me. More …
