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¡¡¡ H.E.R.E. them roar !!!

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¡ Whatever it takes: For as long as it takes !

Members of H.E.R.E. Local 26 gathered in front of the Holyoke Center - the central administration building of Harvard. Feb. 24, 2011Harvard’s cooks and supporters gather at the Holyoke Center to shoutout to Administration.

Harvard’s cooks are revving up to negotiate a new contract with Harvard Administration.  The cooks are members of the Hotel, Entertainment, and Restaurant Employees Union – Local 26. The Union gathered to let Harvard Administrators know that despite the years of machination to bust the Unions at Harvard, H.E.R.E. is not cowed. They’re asking, ¿ Where’s the beef ?

But seriously folks, they’re asking, “Where’s the respect that we as all workers deserve?”

The Union gathered first at First Parish across the street from President Drew’s office.

H.E.R.E. Local 26 negotiating team for Harvard. Feb 24, 2011H.E.R.E. Local 26 negotiating team for Harvard. Feb 24, 2011

The Union was joined by community supporters not the least of which is the Harvard Student Labor Action Movement.

Harvard SLAM at H.E.R.E. kickoff. Feb. 24, 2011Harvard SLAM at H.E.R.E. kickoff. Feb. 24, 2011

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  1. the guy by the door … » Blog Archive » ¡¡¡ H.E.R.E. them roar – Again !!!

    May 13, 2011 @ 2:23 pm

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    […] Here! Local 26 has been negotiating a new contract with Harvard. They held a rally in February to kick off negotiations. Yesterday they summoned the community to a second rally at First Parish just outside The […]

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