The People’s Republic of Takoma Park is no workers’ paradise. That’s according to AFSCME Local 3399, which reports that “city management has refused to negotiate in good faith” on a contract covering Takoma Park’s trash collectors, librarians, crossing guards, gardeners, police dispatchers, and recreation and arts programs organizers. At issue are not just wages and hazard pay for frontline workers who the union says “risked their health and safety to keep city services running during the pandemic,” but a personal day or holiday pay for all city employees “because the City Council refused to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday on June 18, 2021.” The union is urging anyone concerned – whether you’re a TP resident or not – to email the City Council at [email protected] and City Manager Jamal Fox at [email protected]. report/photo by Chris Garlock Comments are closed.
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