Local 87, the union representing 6,000 janitors in the private sector, said federal agents went to multiple downtown office buildings late Friday afternoon, but that building security kept them from entering.
Increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stirred up fears in the Bay Area.There were reports over the weekend that ICE agents conducted operations in San Francisco 's Tenderloin and financial districts.
Local 87, the union representing 6,000 janitors in the private sector, said federal agents went to multiple downtown office buildings late Friday afternoon, but that building security kept them from entering.Union president Olga Miranda said the janitors were relieved that someone spoke up for them. "There is a lot of fear and nervousness, but we want to exercise our power," Miranda said.
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