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Cambridge council urges Harvard to bargain in good faith with custodians and security officers

City of Cambridge City Council · November 3, 2025
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The City of Cambridge unanimously adopted a resolution Nov. 3 calling on Harvard University to negotiate in good faith with workers represented by 32BJ/SEIU for fair pay, health care, retirement and immigrant protections. Public comment from Harvard custodians and security officers and council discussion framed the vote.

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to urge Harvard University to engage in good-faith negotiations with custodial and security workers represented by 32BJ/SEIU.

Councilors said the resolution was prompted by public testimony from campus workers and repeated concerns that frontline staff, who must work in person, were not receiving pay and benefits commensurate with the risks and cost of living. "We are looking for fair and equitable wages that reflect society at this…

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