Brooklyn car wash employees score landmark contract following protests
Score one for the ‘carwasheros!’
After a protest started by the car wash employees of Vegas Auto Shop at 19th Street and Seventh Avenue this past November over working conditions and unfair pay, the workers finally saw a happy ending to their struggle.
On Thursday, April 2, the employees won a two-year contract agreement, which will include two wage increases, paid time off, fair sharing of hours and overtime, a grievance procedure and protection for immigrant workers. It is the strongest contract won in the industry, with higher wages and a $1,500-per-person signing bonus.