Workers and Community Press Paper Source to Fire Ron's. Paper Source Owner Agrees To Meet Novermber 14, 2005 Short paychecks, illegal transportation charges, retaliation for organizing or speaking out, and no opportunity to transition from temp to permanent jobs are some of the challenges Ron's Temporary Help Services workers face each day. Following pressure from workers and their allies, Paper Source co-owner, Jim York has agreed to meet with San Lucas Workers Center to address its ongoing business relationship with Ron's. While Paper Source management is aware of Ron's apalling labor record, Paper Source continues to use the renegade day labor agency to supply workers to work as 'perma-temps' at their warehouse in Chicago. San Lucas Workers Center is fighting for Paper Source to fire Ron's Staffing and switch these temps to a Code of Conduct-compliant agency where they will receive better pay and working conditions. "We work hard for these companies, we deserve to work for an agency that will treat us with respect and follow the law," said Javier Franco, a day laborer and San Lucas leader. The San Lucas Worker Center is the first worker-run campaign to pressure owners of prominent companies in Chicago to use Code of Conduct-compliant day labor agencies. The conduct code, which was created by workers, commits companies to fair treatment and full payment for any work. SLWC has received invaluable assistance from its allies across the city in this campaign. Chicago Jobs With Justice has supported the campaign through a web-based fax inititative. Click here to learn more. "You don't have to go halfway around the world to see sweatshop labor conditions, it's happening right here in Chicago. It's about time these companies are held accountable for how day labor workers are employed in these abusive conditions," adds Randy Smith, a day laborer and president of the San Lucas Workers Center.