Cultural Writing. Children's Reading. "'Wonderful!' That's the word that best describes this inspirational story about the 2000 janitors' strike in Los Angeles. SI, SE PUEDE! reminds us that victories can be won and that the future lies with the children we can inspire. I highly recommend this book for people of all ages"--Linda Chavez-Thompson, Executive Vice President, AFL-CIO. The victory of the Justice for Janitors Campaign in Los Angeles, conducted by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1877, inspired Diana Cohn to write SI, SE PUEDE! The story honors the 8,000 janitors who, in April 2000, put down their mops and brooms and went on strike. Three weeks later-after receiving unparalleled solidarity from fellow workers, students and educators, religious leaders and elected officials from the community around them-the janitors won a contract that brought them a living wage and respect and dignity for the work they perform.