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Board pulls janitorial contract after union says outsourcing breaches bargaining agreement
Summary
A proposed $975 janitorial contract for the district art showcase was withdrawn after CSEA said outsourcing custodial work violated the union’s contract; trustees asked staff to confirm liability and venue requirements and to offer the work to employees first where feasible.
Margaret Caldera, president of CSEA Chapter 115, told the board the union filed a grievance and a cease‑and‑desist over the agenda item that would hire Merchants Building Maintenance LLC for janitorial services at an off‑site district art showcase.
"Our custodial staff are fully qualified and available to perform this work," Caldera said, adding that outsourcing would violate the collective‑bargaining agreement and state law unless the union was first consulted.
District staff said the…
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