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Black Political Action Education Committee
Letter of Support:

Black Political Action Education Committee

102 Linwood Ave Providence, RI 02909

1-401-865-9744 or 1-401-286-4889

RIBLACKPOLITICALACTIONED@GMAIL.COM

We support Teamsters Local 251 for receiving fair sustainable wages. Currently, while many are facing homelessness. Many that work are barely making ends meet to pay their monthly bills. We believe it's unfair for the organization (RISD) to state their last offer that's inadequate to the financial & health needs of the workers in Teamster Local 251. The minimum wage of the State of Rhode Island is $13.50. Meanwhile, many workers are giving an hourly wage close to the minimum wage. With the cost of rent rising daily, and the cost of food increasing due to inflation. It's highly probable that RISD isn't paying the workers in Teamsters Local 251 with the proper hourly/salary rates. Many members of Teamster Local 251 are frustrated with having to pay for medical expenses with inadequate hourly/salary rates. The Black Political Action Education Committee is in support of giving the (Teamsters Local 251) custodians, caretakers, groundskeepers, and movers at RISD a fair sustainable pay & healthcare plan.