Our Strategy

Strength in numbers. There’s only one way to raise standards in the private security industry, and that’s to unite thousands of security officers throughout New York City. Together in 32BJ, we can demand—and win—improvements for everyone.

Changing the rules. Today, security companies compete for contracts on the basis of price, and the lowest bidder usually wins. This race to the bottom keeps us down. Our future depends upon our ability to stand up to the industry as a whole.

Building support. Political, community and religious leaders have joined our struggle, helping to build public support and to pressure employers to respect our rights. In October, New York State Assemblyman Joseph Lentol held a hearing on conditions in the private security industry. Throughout the year, 1,000 Congregations for Economic Justice—a coalition of religious leaders of diverse faiths from across the city—led marches, rallies and civil disobedience actions.

Setting city-wide standards. We’re building strength by bringing more and more security officers throughout the city into our union. Next year, we’ll be strong enough to move the entire industry forward.

What’s Next?

Building our power. In 2007, we’ll continue dedicating our energy, resources and smarts to bringing thousands of security officers into 32BJ.

Keeping up the pressure. Rallies. Marches. Demonstrations. Hearings. We’ll keep getting our message out to New Yorkers: Security jobs must be good jobs.

Helping each other. Over the next few months, 32BJ’s staff will help security officers to set up a system of site coordinators who will:

• Help solve problems on the job.
• Keep security officers informed about the activities of 32BJ’s Security Division.
• Mobilize fellow security officers to get involved in the campaign.

Who Represents You

Experienced professionals lead 32BJ’s Security Division. They have spent many years working in your industry and organizing workers to make conditions better on the job.