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Philadelphia security officers, demanding a living wage, are preparing to strike over low pay and poor conditions.
Philadelphia private security officers, represented by SEIU Local 32BJ, are preparing to strike over inadequate wages, poor working conditions, and insufficient training, demanding a living wage amid rising costs.
Workers at major institutions including Temple, Penn, and Drexel universities say current pay—capped at $16.25 per hour—fails to cover basic needs, with many skipping meals, missing rent, or avoiding medical care.
The union blames Allied Universal, their employer, for the shortfall and urges universities to pressure the company, though the institutions are not direct employers.
As Philadelphia prepares for 2026 global events, officers stress their critical role in public safety and are calling for fair contracts and better support.
Allied Universal has not responded to requests for comment.
Los oficiales de seguridad de Filadelfia, exigiendo un salario digno, se preparan para una huelga por los bajos salarios y las malas condiciones.