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Union Workers Reject Garden's Final Offer | Richmond News
Union workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden have rejected the garden’s final pay offer, sparking a heated labor standoff over stagnant wages—average $17.52/hour with starting pay at $15—while CEO earned over $220K last year. Employees, who unionized in July and haven’t seen a raise since, demand a $2.10 hourly bump, especially as Virginia’s minimum wage is $12.77. Six negotiation rounds failed to bridge the gap, fueling public backlash including a growing boycott and canceled concerts by artists showing solidarity. The union now faces internal deliberations before next steps unfold. Listen…
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