Strike at Fidelity!
Human service workers at Fidelity House in Lawrence held a spirited 24-hour strike for quality care that began at 9am on May 20. Chanting and singing all day, the workers made clear their commitment to stopping the erosion of services to their clients, and their hope that the company will show the same commitment.
Staff turnover due to poor wages results in the loss of critical relationships to Fidelity's developmentally disabled clients. The workers, who have not received a raise from the company in two years, are asking for a commitment to training and a minimal raise of, on average, 10 cents an hour, but Fidelity is refusing to offer anything at all.
As State Representative William Lantigua put it, "1%? I mean, when do you hear a dispute about 1%?"
See article in the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune More pictures!