Childs then proceeded to grab the hands of a student and a worker and raised them high, a symbol that would be repeated throughout the night, and drew thunderous applause from the audience.
Students also expressed support for the dining hall workers.
Undergraduate Council president Senan Ebrahim ’12 spoke about the symbiotic relationship between students and dining hall workers.
“Every time I’ve been in a dining hall, workers have had my back,” Ebrahim said. “Now, it’s our turn.”
SLAM member Naimonu A. James ’14 received a standing ovation from the energized attendees when she expressed SLAM’s dedication to the workers’ cause. With over 50 students standing behind her, James said, “No matter what this takes or how long it takes, we’re going to get this done, and we’re going to get each other through it.”
—Staff writer Mercer R. Cook can be reached at mcook@college.harvard.edu.