School Lunch Heroes Workers ask for respect via higher wages

School districts around Washington and elsewhere may have celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, a salute to cafeteria workers - but food service employees are asking for more than just a pat on the back. They're asking for a wage that keeps up with inflation. Washington State has about 6,500 school food service workers who make the average full-time equivalent of just over $54,000 a year. ...

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