Janitors who are members of the Service Employees International Union Local 105 voted Tuesday to authorize a strike across metro Denver if negotiations with 17 cleaning contractors don’t lead…
Eva Martinez, left, congratulates local janitor Francesca Calbo, right, on casting her ballot during a Service Employees International Union rally at 17th and California streets in Denver on July 23, 2024. The SEIU’s agreement with the largest cleaning companies in Colorado expires on Sunday, July 28th. voted Tuesday to authorize a strike across metro Denver if negotiations with 17 cleaning contractors don’t lead to acceptable terms.
Felix-Sowy translated for Martinez, who speaks Spanish. The union said about 90% of the janitors are Latina immigrants. Talking about working conditions, Martinez said while the building occupancy is lighter on certain days, the levels are close to pre-pandemic levels on other days. When the 12 janitors can’t finish the work in under 8 hours, they get warnings, she told Felix-Sowy.
John Nesse, a labor relations attorney who represents the employers, said in an email that the cleaning contractors have met with the union several times since June. The group of employers is called the Denver Maintenance Contractors Association. “We are disappointed that the union is threatening to strike, but we will continue to negotiate in good faith until a new agreement is reached,” Nesse said. “Our current agreement includes industry-leading wages and benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.”
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