Our political work has an impact on us in the workplace so it’s something we need to do in the union too.

~ Anthony Faulk, 32BJ Member, Mid-Atlantic District

Latest Political Issues in 32BJ New York

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The American Dream

Three 32BJ members talk about what the American Dream means to them and why they are fighting for immigration reform.

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Immigration Reform: What’s Next?

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced an immigration reform bill this week. What’s in the bill, and what are our next steps?

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Taking Action on Immigration

Across the country, we are putting pressure on Congress for commonsense immigration reform.

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Why Immigration Reform Matters

Today’s broken immigration system hurts all workers. We must make sure that all workers can work out of the shadows and share in the wealth they help create with their hard work.

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Why Politics Matter / The American Dream Fund

Whether it’s workplace rights, immigration, healthcare or education, the decisions politicians make affect every aspect of our lives. We need to work together to elect leaders who have the best interests of working families at the top of their agenda. If we don’t, the elections and issues are won by corporations and the rich, who have unlimited resources to influence the political process.

How do we win?

Thousands of us contribute to the American Dream Fund (our PAC or Political Action Committee) to support our goals of electing public officials who care about working families and passing laws that help ensure fairness and opportunity for all. 32BJ members also talk to co-workers at the workplace, make phone calls and knock on doors, to build awareness about issues and mobilize people to vote. And we build alliances with community partners to strengthen our voice on the issues that affect working families. Contribute to the American Dream Fund!

Political Updates

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The American Dream
Three 32BJ members talk about what the American Dream means to them and why they are fighting for immigration reform. Read More »
press releases
Elected Officials, Contracted Con Ed Workers, 32BJ SEIU Urge Lawmakers To Include Utilities In Prevailing Wage Law
A coalition of labor officials, lawmakers, workers, advocates and supporters rallied in Albany today to urge the Legislature to pass bills that would include utilities and their service contractors in the state’s prevailing... Read More »
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32BJ SEIU Endorses Melinda Katz for Queens Borough President
The executive board of 32BJ SEIU voted today to endorse former Assembly and City Council Melinda Katz in the Democratic primary for Queens Borough President. Read More »
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Paid Sick Days for a Million More New Yorkers
Taking a day off when you are sick. It is something that is easy to take for granted, but many low-wage New Yorkers have no paid sick days and even put their job at... Read More »
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32BJ: Bipartisan Immigration Bill Will Bring Millions Out Of Shadows, Strengthen Economy & Protect Workers’ Rights
NEW YORK, NY – A newly-introduced plan to repair the nation’s broken immigration system is a welcome breakthrough that could bring 11 million people out of the shadows, unify American families and stabilize our... Read More »
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spotlights
Immigration Reform: What’s Next?
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have introduced an immigration reform bill this week. What's in the bill, and what are our next steps? Read More »
press releases
32BJ SEIU Endorses Lappin for Manhattan Borough President
Citing her steady support for workers’ rights, the largest private-sector union in New York, 32BJ SEIU, today endorsed City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin for Manhattan Borough President. Read More »
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Elected Officials, Labor Leaders, Advocates Call on Congress to Pass Immigration Reform
Top national and local labor leaders, Congress members, city elected officials, business leaders and advocates today urged Congress to pass -- and President Obama to sign -- a common sense immigration reform bill this... Read More »
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‘Si, Se Pudo!’: New Yorkers Win Paid Sick Days
“We have a deal.” New Yorkers involved in the fight for paid sick days have been waiting to hear those words for three years. Friday morning, they finally heard them, as City Council Speaker Christine... Read More »
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Sick-leave bill finalized
Details of a deal on a bill mandating that businesses offer paid-sick days in New York City are coming into focus on Thursday evening. Read More »