Sodexo Job UNfair

Tulane held its annual New Orleans area job fair on Tulane's campus Tuesday. Sodexo workers and students were there to make sure that all prospective employees knew exactly what they were getting themselves into.

Sodexo portrays itself as a model company and uses its prestige to persuade applicants to work for them. Unfortunately, promises of promotion from within and boundless opportunity never materialize and pay never increases from just above minimum wage.

Workers told attendees exactly how much they make, how unafforable their healthcare insurance policies are, and how Sodexo management has actively discouraged unionization by intimidation, harassment, and firing of union leaders. Many prospective employees left after being told about Sodexo's abusive tactics. Many more promised to ask managers hard questions about the unfair labor practices workers have filed against Sodexo.

Sodexo job fair in progress

While handing out flyers, a WGNO news van approached and reporter Chriss Knight walked briskly toward the workers before being run off by Tulane Police. By the time WGNO reached the workers, their story about the job fair had already aired. The campaign got just a brief mention and of course, the Sodexo PR machine made a statement that Sodexo jobs are "good jobs." Watch the newscast here.