About 70 janitorial workers from the Fort Belvoir military base have gone on strike, prompting both a local union and U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-Dist. 8) to seek action on their behalf.

The workers are employed at the military base through a contract held by contractors Brown & Pipkins/Acsential of Atlanta, Ga. They allege that Brown & Pipkins refuses to bargain a contract in good faith with their union, 32BJ SEIU. Workers began striking on Tuesday morning, and remained in negotiations as of Thursday afternoon, according to Brown & Pipkins.

“Nobody wants to strike, but these men and women are willing to do what’s necessary to support their families,” said 32BJ SEIU Vice President and Capital Area Director, Jaime Contreras.

More at source: Fairfax Times

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