Supportive Students

Students in Winthrop, Lowell and Quincy Houses supported the dining hall workers by sending in their own petitions, which include the names of several hundred undergraduates.

Berry wrote a letter to the students yesterday which assured them that the terms of the workers' contracts are being honored.

"There is no doubt but that this year's program is more difficult than last year's. However, this department is committed to providing Harvard students with a quality food service program," Berry's letter reads. "This objective is not inconsistent with the fair and eqitable treatment of our staff. Employees have been instructed to take all their breaks, and have been paid overtime for all extra work performed."

In addition, the Undergraduate Council's residential committee is preparing a list of their own suggestions for Berry.

"We're sending a letter to Michael Berry to congratulate him and to ask him to a meeting where we would like to make a few minor recommendations," said David L. Duncan '93, the committee's co-chair.

On November 3, a draft of the letter will be voted on by the full council. Berry will be invited to attend a council meeting, when he will be asked about variable meal plans, extended meal hours and working conditions