G'Town Living Wage Campaign Heats Up

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Chanting “Our Georgetown is better than this!” more than fifty Georgetown University students and supporters braved blustery winds and frigid temperatures to demand a living wage for campus workers at a noontime rally last Wednesday, March 3. The 3-year campaign has gathered the support of dozens of student groups, workers, community groups and unions, including the Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO. “You have pricked Georgetown’s conscience,” said Council President Jos Williams, “Keep up the fight!” Added campus worker Sylvia Garcia, “We appreciate your help: we work very hard and get paid very little.”