Dozens of Aramark workers were arrested Wednesday afternoon during a protest in Center City Philadelphia.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:20PM
Workers forced the closure of the Market Street Bridge between Center City and University City near Aramark's headquarters.Action News has learned that 45 people were taken into custody.Employees of Unite Here Local 274, who work at the stadiums in South Philadelphia, want a new contract with health care for year-round work and wage increases.
Aramark says it's committed to working toward a new deal and respects the rights of workers to protest.The company released this statement to Action News on Wednesday: "We respect the right of our employees to demonstrate. We have had several meetings with the bargaining committee in an effort to reach a new agreement, and we intend to keep working toward a settlement that works for everyone. We will continue to focus on delivering an outstanding fan experience for our clients and customers and would like to thank our dedicated employees from around the organization for supporting our ongoing contingency plans.
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