President Neil Rudenstine says students have a right to disagree with the university's decision, but not to impose their will. Students say their unity is appreciated by the workers, although much of the attention has focused on the protest. Workers were less conspicuous than students throughout most of the protest, though janitors at the medical school held their own rally Thursday in Boston. Some blue-collar workers have said they're nervous about being too outspoken, and others have said they're simply too busy working. But in interviews with more than a dozen Harvard blue-collar workers Thursday, all said they were grateful for the students' efforts.
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Dan O'Connell, a Harvard custodian of 25 years who left school after ninth grade to care for his family, says he's taken advantage of Harvard's education programs and is currently taking a computer class. He also says workers bear some responsibility to better themselves and find better jobs. Copyright 2001, The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP Online news report may not be published, broadcast or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. By using this service you accept the terms of our visitor agreement.