My cousin has worked at UMass for 15 years ("unskilled" service position, but it's union and everything) and only makes $20/hr. He got priced out of Worcester. Had to move to Southbridge to find an apartment less than $1000.

Granted, he has some intellectual disabilities and could probably find resources to help with housing, but he doesn't want to.

It's sick that someone who has been with the largest employer in the city for 15 years isn't paid enough to live here.