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THE CORD The tie that bin ds Wilfrid Laurier Un ivers ity s in ce 1926
Volume 52, Issue 10
thecord.ca
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Lost in transition Student employees at Terrace find troubles as new operator takes over MARCIE FOSTER LEAD REPORTER
JUSTIN SMIRLIES CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR
Since Aramark took control of the operations of the Terrace food court at Wilfrid Laurier University in June, their transition into that new role, which was previously held by the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union (WLUSU), hasn’t necessarily been smooth. Discussed at the last WLUSU board of directors meeting on Oct. 6, many student workers — mainly those who worked at the Terrace in the past— are unsatisfied with the management of Aramark and the possibility of a workers union has now emerged. Nick Gibson, president and CEO of WLUSU, has noted that many of these chllenges have been a result of poor communication, something he is confident will be improved. According to Gibson this issue,
along with some others, has to do with the enormous task that comes along with this recent transition. “There definitely have been some challenges. And I think the biggest thing for those employees is simply that this is a big new change,” said Gibson. Aramark has chosen not to respond to any questions and has allowed WLUSU to speak on their behalf. Some of these changes that many employees have been experiencing is because of the different approach Aramark has when it comes to operating a food court. “It’s a totally new operator, new procedures, new ways of doing things. And for someone who got used to one way of doing things, it’s a huge thing to transition into,” continued Gibson. “Ultimately, that process is not always particularly smooth.” Campus, page 4
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