Custodial Grievance Moves Forward

"We can’t ask for action until we ourselves take action!” remarked James Aguilar, Edison High School Head Custodian. James was one of the Custodians Task Force attendees at last weeks meeting; he represents almost 300 custodians that have signed on to the grievance. Alliances’ Vice-President, Rachel Martinez called the meeting to strategize on how to get the custodians and their supporters to attend the final hearing for the Custodians Group Grievance.

The Task Force has been working for months through the summer visiting worksites. They have been talking to custodians about the manpower shortage and other issues that have overwhelmed them these past few years. They also stressed the importance of taking action. Almost 300 custodians, more than half of the workforce took action by signing their names to the grievance. Now, the time has come to call for everyone’s action, to come together and show their strength in numbers. “The school board will be more likely to take action when they see the board room full of custodians and their supporters,” stated JB Richeson, Vice-President and one of the grievance’s representative.

The Grievance appeal has been sent to Dr. Julian Trevino, President of the School Board and we are waiting the date for the public hearing to be announced. You will be notified as soon as that announcement is made.