Linen Service Workers Join Local 25 in Boston

On March 20, 2009, the helpers at a hospital linen service in the Boston area voted unanimously to join their coworkers as members of Local 25 in Boston.

The four helpers at Angelica Textiles in Somerville, Massachusetts voted 4-0 to join Local 25. They will be covered under a contract that already provides protections for 39 drivers at the company.

“The helpers wanted the same collective-bargaining rights that the drivers have—protections covering wages, hours and working conditions,” said George Slicis, Business Agent for the drivers.

Jose Perez, a steward for the drivers, helped with the latest organizing victory.

“Jose did a great job for his coworkers,” said Sean M. O’Brien, Local 25 President. “We need more of our members like Jose to step up and help us with wall-to-wall organizing.”