Residents of Willard Street Apartments and nearby Ashton Place in downtown Durham formed tenant unions Thursday to fight against what they contend are poor management and shoddy building maintenance practices.
The newly formed Willard Street United and Ashton Seniors in Action tenant unions held a joint press conference to demand that their shared landlord formally recognize the unions and commit to quarterly meet-and-confer sessions.
“All we’re asking for is more clear, transparent communication, and security for the ladies,” said Bill Thompson, an Ashton Place tenant…