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Cafeteria workers press council for higher pay and summer compensation during public comment
Summary
Multiple Lawrence Public School cafeteria staff and allies told the council they are seeking higher wages, summer pay and restored benefits after years of low pay and limited summer work.
Multiple cafeteria workers for the Lawrence Public Schools and community supporters addressed the council during the public-participation period on May 20, urging better pay and benefits for school food-service staff.
Speakers said food-service workers perform critical tasks and receive comparatively low pay and irregular summer work. One repeated theme was that many cafeteria workers are paid about $18 per hour and work a limited…
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