what-we-know-about-the-people-who-clean-the-floors-in-silicon-valley

what-we-know-about-the-people-who-clean-the-floors-in-silicon-valley

4/4/2016

link

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/30/what-we-know-about-the-people-who-clean-the-floors-in-silicon-valley/

summary

This article provides insights into the lives and working conditions of the janitors who clean the floors of tech companies in Silicon Valley. It highlights the stark contrast between the glamorous, high-tech world of Silicon Valley and the low-wage, often challenging jobs of the janitorial staff. The article discusses the struggles faced by these workers, including low pay, lack of job security, and limited access to benefits. It also explores efforts by labor unions and advocacy groups to improve the rights and working conditions of janitors in the tech industry. Overall, the article sheds light on the hidden workforce that helps maintain the pristine environment of Silicon Valley's offices, while facing numerous challenges in their own lives.

tags

janitorial workers ꞏ silicon valley ꞏ labor rights ꞏ inequality ꞏ low-wage workers ꞏ immigrant workers ꞏ job market ꞏ working conditions ꞏ income disparity ꞏ economic inequality ꞏ social justice ꞏ workplace rights ꞏ employment ꞏ corporate culture ꞏ tech industry ꞏ outsourcing ꞏ gig economy ꞏ minimum wage ꞏ wage theft ꞏ labor exploitation ꞏ income inequality ꞏ poverty ꞏ social mobility ꞏ economic disparity ꞏ class divide ꞏ working class ꞏ socioeconomic status ꞏ workplace diversity ꞏ social issues ꞏ economic justice ꞏ job security ꞏ professional development ꞏ worker empowerment