In Camden, N.J. schools, no-show staff members lead to canceled classes

Custodians and other staff did not report to work
April 22, 2008

The 33 public schools in Camden, N.J., were forced to close early Monday because of a shortage of custodial staff. In addition to most of the custodial staff, quite a few maintenance workers and some lunchroom workers reportedly were missing. The three groups have been without a contract for more than two years. Also among the missing were principals and other administrators, who also are without a contract.

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