The Current applauds Wash U protest efforts (MO)

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<snip> More than a dozen students grabbed the attention of legislators, labor groups and other people across the nation to rally support for providing contract workers at Washington University with living wage standards.

Along with Rep. Maria Chappelle-Nadal from University City and Stewart Acuff, national organizing director of AFL-CIO, we at The Current support the SWA in their goals and tactics sticking up for the individuals working in the lowest paying jobs at Washington University.

For one reason, their goal is noble and just. Washington University custodians and groundskeepers are paid $7.75 and $9.49 per hour respectively, according to the union that represents those workers. <snip>

This peaceful sit-in is a protest for social justice. Students expressing an honorable and selfless passion for helping those who cannot even afford the basic necessities is a cause worth supporting. It makes us proud that students express their concern for others less fortunate. <snip>

http://www.thecurrentonline.com/news/2005/04/25/Opinions/The-Current.Applauds.Washu.Protest.Efforts-936628.shtml