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American Dream janitors describe labor abuses, hours cuts; union leaders seek county support
Summary
Janitors who clean the American Dream mall told Bergen County commissioners they faced illegal gag orders, cuts to hours and other retaliation after strikes; SEIU 32BJ representatives urged continued public attention and local support.
Workers who clean the American Dream shopping complex told commissioners Wednesday that contractor practices have reduced hours and suppressed worker complaints, and they asked county elected officials to note their ongoing dispute.
"Our strike protested that illegal gag orders Puro Global forced on us that stop us from filing complaints with the National Labor Relations Board," said Sebastian Ramirez, who identified…
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