
UM janitors vote to authorize strike amid contract dispute
Janitors at the University of Miami voted to authorize a strike, demanding higher wages as contract negotiations continue ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline.
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Janitors at the University of Miami voted to authorize a strike, demanding higher wages as contract negotiations continue ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline.
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