Discussion cranks up on Pasadena janitorial contract

I wrote in today's city council preview post that the city had a couple of routine contracts to look at- you never know when a contract becomes not-so-routine. About 20 employees of the city's janitorial staff came in to talk about a new contractor for the city's janitorial services- they are concerned that their hours may be cut or that some employees may lose their jobs with the new contractor.

The Council was concerned enough to put off signing the contract to give the new contractors a chance to speak with the staff and allay their concerns. City staff said the new contractor had conveyed their intentions to keep all the old employees (many of whom have apparently have worked for several different contractors) on staff.