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13 Janitors Strike
Northern California janitors, members of Service Employees International Union Local 1877, strike against building owners and janitorial contractors, seeking better wages and medical care for their families. Most janitors are immigrants from Mexico and Central America. Most of the buildings they clean belong to high tech companies in Silicon Valley. Union president Mike Garcia appeals to the head of security at Intel Corp.

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