“just trying to create problems”

“With our union, janitors have a way to fight for better insurance benefits, full-time jobs and better pay. We work hard and we deserve a fair living.”

Ercilia Sandoval, janitorial worker, Houston, Tx.

Juan A. Lozano. “Houston Janitors Form Union,” AP, 12/01/05.

“[The decision to provide workers a higher wage will] go right to [small business’] bottom lines.” “This [wage increase] will hurt a lot of different groups. There are a lot of dynamics.”

Bill Bux, head of labor and employment law, Locke Liddell & Sapp.

L.M. Sixel. “Janitors joining the union ranks,” Houston Chronicle, 12/01/05.

“We pay time [$9.60/hr.] and a half after 40 hours a week. This is a disgruntled employee who is just trying to create problems.”

Jan Stalling, consultant, First Cleaning Services, cleaner of West Oaks Mall, Houston, Tx.

L.M. Sixel. “Concern leads to action over plight of janitors,” Houston Chronicle, 8/24/05.