Cleaners Get Jobs Back After Long Fight 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.

A Hard-Fought Victory

The cleaners, who are part of the 32BJ SEIU union, had been pushing hard to get their jobs back. They held rallies and started a petition to gain public support. The union claimed that Burgos refused to hire them because they were union members—a clear injustice.

Thanks to the union’s relentless efforts, the cleaners will now return to their jobs with the same pay, benefits, and seniority they had before. This deal also settles a major dispute with the National Labor Relations Board.

A Community Celebrates

The cleaners are thrilled 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, which led to the job losses.

The union’s fight was not directly with the science center but with the new cleaning company. The cleaners play a crucial role in keeping the science center clean and safe for visitors, ensuring everyone can enjoy learning in a positive environment.

The union is proud to see them back at work, making a positive difference in the community.