A union representing thousands of workers is accusing three Twin Cities businesses contracted by Hennepin and Ramsey counties of stealing wages.

The stolen funds could surpass $700,000, according to SEIU Local 26.

More than 70 workers for these contractors have been underpaid between five to twelve dollars an hour, the union said.

SEIU Local 26 is pointing the finger at cleaning companies PK Services and Squeaky Services, and security guard service Black Knight Protection Agency.

"These workers deserve every cent that they have earned, they've worked so hard for. They need to be made whole," said Jen Guertin, an officer at the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation.

The union said they have reviewed pay stubs and spoken with workers, like Jhonnier Gazo.

Gazo said he makes $18 per hour wo

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