Cleaners Get Jobs Back After Long Fight in Hartford

A big win for workers in Hartford! After nearly a year of fighting, cleaners who lost their jobs at the Connecticut Science Center are finally getting their jobs back. The deal was made with Burgos Cleaning Services, the new company hired by the science center. The cleaners, who are part of the 32BJ SEIU union, had been pushing hard to get their jobs back. They even held rallies and started a petition to get the public on their side. The union said the new cleaning company, Burgos, refused to hire them because they were union members. That’s not fair!Thanks to the union’s efforts, the cleaners will now return to their jobs with the same pay, benefits, and seniority they had before. This deal also settles a big dispute with the National Labor Relations Board. The cleaners are happy to be back at work and grateful for all the support they received. The Connecticut Science Center switched cleaning companies last year, going from Service Management Group to Burgos Cleaning Services. This change led to the cleaners losing their jobs. The union’s fight was not directly with the science center but with the new cleaning company. The cleaners play a big role in keeping the science center clean and safe for visitors. Their hard work helps make sure everyone can enjoy learning in a good environment. The union is happy to see them back at work, making a positive difference in the community.