I think it's unconscionable in this time of prosperity for [real estate owners] to demand a wage freeze and cut into long-existing health care plans for the workers. |
It really is a last resort. This is something our workers don't want to do. But we really feel we're being boxed into a corner. |
Talks are continuing, but the two sides remain far apart. |
The elements of an agreement seem to be there. |
We find it ironic and alarming that the people who protect the building are paid less than everyone else who works at the building. |
We will not accept zero in the first year. |
With the real estate industry doing this well, we will not give in to a wage freeze or any health care premium. Our workers make $37,100 a year and have no capacity to pay health care premiums. |