The Massachusetts Attorney General's office announced today that Somerville's trash contractor violated state wage laws. | |||
F.W. Russell, recently given a five-year contract extension by the Board of Aldermen for the city's trash and recycling services, was accused of wage violations two years ago during a labor dispute.
In a press release, the Attorney General's office said Russell and its affiliates will pay $70,000 to 352 current and former employees in addition to a $20,000 penalty.
Russell will also be subject to a "monitoring and compliance plan" for two
In a press release, the Attorney General's office said Russell and its affiliates will pay $70,000 to 352 current and former employees in addition to a $20,000 penalty.
Russell will also be subject to a "monitoring and compliance plan" for two
does anyone know what the Mayor intends to do about this mess? During the Alderman's debate and subsequent approval of the 5 year deal Alderman Heuston said there was an out clause in the contract if they were found guilty of any wrongdoing. Alderman Roche and Desmond were quick to point out these were allegations at the time and not actual charges. They were incorrect.
It seems the city should act in the appropriate, legal way and void the contract. The alderman really goofed on this one (Miss Gewirtz aside). Time to fess up and do the right
Posted by: observor | January 22, 2010 at 10:47 PM