Trabajadores de cafeterías de CPS dicen que sueldos son tan bajos que apenas pueden alimentar a sus familias

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Gatos sin alimento: los trabajadores de las cafeterías de CPS luchan por un salario digno

La lucha de los trabajadores de las cafeterías de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago (CPS) por un salario justo ha tomado una nueva dimensión. Más de 100 trabajadores, mayoría cocineras y porteros, protestaron afuera de la sede del distrito escolar en el centro de la ciudad, exigiendo un nuevo contrato, sueldos más altos y cocinas con personal suficiente.

Irma García, una cocinera experimentada que ha trabajado para CPS durante 23 años, se convirtió en símbolo de esta lucha. Su salario es tan bajo que apenas puede alimentar a su propia familia. "He ido al banco de alimentos dos veces", dijo. "Los comestibles cuestan demasiado y a veces tengo que elegir entre comida o [pagar las] cuentas".

La protesta fue un llamado a la acción para los trabajadores del comedor, quienes están sindicados por Unite Here Local 1. Según el sindicato, los trabajadores del comedor son los empleados peor pagados de CPS, con una gran mayoría ganando $18.42 o menos por hora. El sueldo promedio de un trabajador de comedor es de $31,000 al año.

La falta de personal y mal remuneración han sido constantes quejas entre los trabajadores del comedor. Según el sindicato, había 3,240 trabajadores de comedores en 2005, pero hoy en día hay solo 1,805 trabajadores, una disminución del 44%. Los trabajadores dicen que las cocinas ya no están suficientemente dotadas de personal para preparar la mayoría de las comidas de cero.

El director de organización sindical, Patrick Griffin, destacó que los programas nutricionales en las escuelas son construidos sobre las espaldas de estos trabajadores. "Estos son programas construidos sobre las espaldas de nuestros trabajadores del comedor", dijo. "Sin embargo, estas personas aún navegan para alimentarse a sí mismas y a sus familias".

La protesta fue un recordatorio de que los trabajadores de las cafeterías de CPS no solo luchan por su salario, sino también por la dignidad y el respeto que merecen en el trabajo.
 
🤔 The situation with the cafe workers at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is really tough 🤕. I mean, can you imagine having to choose between paying bills and buying food for your own family? It's unacceptable that they're struggling so much just to make ends meet 🤑.

I think it's great that the workers are speaking out and demanding a fairer salary ⚖️. They're not asking for the moon, just a living wage that allows them to support themselves and their loved ones 🙏. It's also worrying to hear about the decline in workforce numbers over the years - what if they can't get enough staff to cover the demand? 🤷‍♀️

I'd love to see CPS take action to address these issues 💪. Providing better salaries, more resources for the cafes, and support for the workers would be a huge step forward 🌈. We should be proud of our public servants who work hard every day to feed and educate our kids 👏!
 
🚨 This is so messed up 🤯 I mean, we're talking about people working in our schools, serving meals to our kids, and they can barely afford food for their own families? That's not just unfair, that's a clear example of income inequality 📈. We need to talk about this in the context of the minimum wage and the cost of living in Chicago 🏙️. I mean, $18.42 an hour is not enough to get by, let alone raise a family. We need to ask ourselves, what's the value we're placing on these workers? Are they just seen as disposable labor 💼? This protest is a wake-up call for all of us, especially policymakers and business leaders 🤝. We need to take action, not just talk about it. It's time for a change in our city, starting with fair wages and benefits for our school cafeteria workers 👥💪
 
😊 I'm so inspired by these CPS cafeteria workers who are fighting for a fair salary and better working conditions! It's heartbreaking to think that they're struggling to feed themselves and their families on just $18.42 an hour... like Irma García, who has been working there for 23 years 🤯. The fact that the number of workers has decreased by 44% in just two decades is a major red flag 🚨. These folks are not just fighting for a raise, they're fighting for dignity and respect on the job 💪. I'm sending all my support to Unite Here Local 1 and their union leaders, Patrick Griffin 👍. Can't wait to see what change comes from this movement! 💥
 
omg u guys can u believe these workers r struggling 2 feed their own families & kids lol like $18.42 is NOT ENOUGH they work hard but cant afford basic necessities its so sad theyre literally working 2 survive rn i feel so bad for them we gotta support these ppl & demand better pay & conditions 4 our food workers in cps
 
I feel for these workers, you know? They're literally struggling to put food on the table for their families while they're working hard to feed all those kids in school. I mean, $18.42 an hour is peanuts, especially when you consider that it's a living wage no more. It's like, they're not even getting a decent salary to make ends meet.

I don't blame them for wanting better conditions too, though. I mean, 3,240 workers back in 2005 was a lot, but now there are only 1,805? That's a huge decline. And the lack of staff in the kitchens is just ridiculous. It's like, how can you expect to make nutritious meals for all those kids if you don't have enough people to cook them?

It's like, these workers are the backbone of CPS, but they're not getting the respect or compensation they deserve. I'm all for fair pay and better working conditions, especially for public servants who are making a difference in their community.
 
I'm so moved by these workers' struggle 🤕. It's heartbreaking to think that someone who's been dedicating their life to feeding others can barely feed themselves and their family. The fact that they're having to rely on food banks is just devastating 💔. I mean, what kind of system allows this to happen? Where are we as a society when our own workers are struggling like this?

And it's not just about the money, it's about dignity and respect too 🙏. These workers deserve better than to be treated like they're invisible or unappreciated. I think we need to take a step back and ask ourselves what kind of values we're trying to instill in our communities if we can't even provide for those who are taking care of them.

It's also interesting to see the decline in workforce over the years 📉. 44% fewer workers now than in 2005? That's just staggering. What happened? Did we forget that these people have families too and need a living wage?

I think this protest is a call to action for us all 💪. We need to stand with our workers, support them, and fight for their rights. It's time for us to rethink the way we value our essential workers 🔄.
 
Ugh 🤯 I'm literally shaking thinking about these poor workers at the CPS cafeterías... Irma García's story is just heartbreaking 🤕 She's been working for 23 years and can barely feed her own family? $18.42 or less per hour? That's like, what even is that? 😩 It's not just about the money, it's about dignity and respect in the workplace. I mean, if you're going to ask people to work hard every day, at least give them a decent salary and some decent working conditions 🤝

And can we talk about the fact that there are only 1,805 workers now compared to 3,240 in 2005? That's a massive drop of 44%! What happened to all those jobs? Did they just disappear overnight? It's not right 😡. These workers are the backbone of the program, and yet they're treated like dirt.

I'm so proud of Irma García for speaking out and representing her fellow workers. We need more people like her who aren't afraid to stand up for what's right 💪. And we need some serious changes in this system ASAP 🚨. I mean, if the programs are built on the backs of these workers, then it's not a program at all - it's just exploitation. Enough is enough! 😤
 
🤦‍♂️ I'm still thinking about this protest and how it's like when I was working part-time at a food court in college... they barely paid us minimum wage too 🤑. It's crazy that 23 years of service is only worth so much to CPS. I feel for Irma García, she deserves way more than what she's getting 💸. And the fact that there are only 1805 workers now? That's a huge drop from 2005 📉. We need to support these workers and get them fair pay 👊. What if we made the system where every worker gets a basic wage regardless of their job? Just a thought...
 
🤔 I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here... Like, have you noticed how the article never mentions what's in store for these workers if they get their demands met? What about benefits? Health insurance? It seems like just a PR stunt to get some good press before the next election. 📰 Don't get me wrong, I feel for these workers, but come on, let's not fall for that. I'm watching...
 
😕 it's so sad to see workers struggling like this in the US. i mean, they're already working hard just to make ends meet, and now they're asking for a decent salary. $31k is barely enough to get by, let alone support a family. and what's even more frustrating is that the number of workers has decreased by 44% in just two decades! 🤯 that's a huge drop.

i think this is a great example of how systemic issues can affect individuals on the ground. these workers are not asking for much - just fair pay, better working conditions, and enough staff to do their jobs properly. but it seems like the system is stacked against them. 👎 what really gets me is that they're doing all this work behind the scenes, providing meals to thousands of kids every day, and yet they can't even feed themselves or their families. 😓
 
The situation with CPS cafeteria workers is def getting out of hand 🤯. I mean, $18.42 or less an hour for a job that's literally the backbone of providing meals to thousands of students? That's just not right. But at the same time, I don't think it's entirely fair to say that these workers are being taken advantage of. I mean, some of them have been working there for 20+ years and can barely make ends meet 💸.

It's also worth noting that the number of cafeteria workers has actually decreased by 44% since 2005 📉, so it's not like they're getting more work or anything. And yet they're still expected to deliver quality meals under such difficult conditions? It's like, where's the accountability from CPS? Shouldn't they be doing better for these folks? 🤔
 
omg u r going 2 b so upset wen u hear dis 🤯 like wat kinda company does this 2 its employees? cps is all about helpin kids but how can u expect dem 2 survive on $31k a year lol?? Irma García's story is literally heartbreaking, she cant even afford food 4 herself n her fam 🍔👩‍👧. i'm dead 🤪 wen i think bout all the hard work dese ppl r doin & gettin paid so low its just not right 💸. u gotta support dem n their fight 4 better wages n benefits, cps needs 2 step up n take care of its employees 👊.
 
omg u think its crazy wat these chicago cafeteria workers r goin thru! they gotta fight 4 a livable salary cuz their current wage is like $18.42/hour lol thats like, min wage in some states 🤯

and get this... the union said theres been a 44% reduction in cafeteria workers since 2005 from 3,240 to only 1,805 🚨 thats not cool at all

i think its high time CPS gave these ppl a decent raise n more staff in the kitchen, bc they r basically running these programs on their own 🤝

anyway, gotta give props 2 Irma García, she's like the face of this movement & her story is really heartbreaking 😔
 
OMG u guys I'm literally so done with this 🤯!! Like what even is going on here?! These ppl working in the cafeterías of CPS are struggling to survive on like $18.42 an hour 🤑😡 And they're expected to cook and serve food for thousands of kids every day? No wonder the program is failing, they can't even feed themselves fam 🍴💸

I mean, I get it, salaries are low, but come on! These ppl have families to feed too 💕. They're not just fighting for a raise, they're fighting for dignity and respect in their job. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to work in a field where you can see the impact of your labor every day? 🤝

It's like, we know the system is broken, but do we really have to rely on these workers to make ends meet? Can't we provide them with a living wage or some sort of support system? 🤷‍♀️ I'm just so frustrated that people are still struggling to get by in this city 💔

We need to do better, CPS needs to do better. These workers deserve better 💪🏽. We can make a difference, we have to make a difference 💕.
 
I don’t usually comment but... es really sad that these workers are struggling to feed themselves and their families 🤕. I mean, $18.42 or less per hour is not enough, you know? It's like they're not even getting paid for the value of the food they're making, let alone the care they're giving to those kids 🍴. And it's not just about the money, it's about having a decent work-life balance and some respect from their employers. I feel bad for Irma García, she's been working 23 years and still can't afford basic necessities 💸. The union is fighting for better wages and more staff in the kitchens, which is totally fair 🙌. We should be supporting these workers and making sure they're treated with dignity 💪.
 
can't believe the conditions these workers are facing 🤯. $18.42 an hour is not a living wage, especially when you have to feed your own family. and now they're protesting because there's barely enough staff to cook meals from scratch... it's just crazy 💔. i feel so bad for them, idk how they'd manage if they weren't getting help from food banks 🍴. these workers are literally the backbone of the schools' programs, but they get treated like dirt 👎. gotta support their cause and demand better working conditions 😊
 
omg this is crazy they gotta have like a minimum wage or something to be able to feed themselves and their families its not right that ppl have to go to the bank of food 🤯💸 and cant even afford basic necessities. like im all for fair pay but thats not just it theres also the fact that the number of cooks has dropped by 44% that's just a recipe for disaster
 
Wow 😊, es realmente triste saber que estos trabajadores del comedor de CPS están pasando por tan difíciles momentos. Un salario de $31,000 al año no parece mucha para poder cuidar a sí mismos y a sus familias. Me hace pensar en cómo los programas nutricionales en las escuelas se basan en la fuerza de trabajo de estas personas, pero sin dignidad ni respeto. La disminución del 44% de trabajadores del comedor desde 2005 es impresionante y muestra cómo estos trabajadores están siendo descuidados. Espero que la protesta sea exitosa y que los trabajadores consigan un salario justo. 🤞
 
😔 this is so sad to hear that these workers are struggling to put food on the table for themselves and their families. $18.42 or less per hour is just not enough, it's crazy. I can only imagine how stressful it must be to have to choose between paying bills and buying groceries. 😕 they deserve so much better than this 🙏

I also think it's really unfair that there are so few workers in the kitchen now compared to 2005. That's a huge decrease, and it's no wonder that the workload is becoming too much for them. We need to support these workers and advocate for their rights 👊
 
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