Local 99 Wins Contract at GWU

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Engineers and maintenance workers employed by ARAMARK at the GWU power plant voted overwhelmingly on July 26 to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99. The final election results were 11-3 in favor of joining Local 99. “I’m always encouraged to see engineers stand up for their collective bargaining rights,” said Local 99 Business Manager Michael Murphy.  “ARAMARK fought a tough campaign against these guys, and we’re pleased they can finally negotiate as equals. This is a huge victory for ARAMARK workers at GWU and Local 99.” The staff at George Washington University joins thousands of stationary engineers and maintenance workers represented by Local 99 in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. - Jon Haines, IUOE 99