Building Service Workers Union Congratulates Charles Rangel On Primary Victory
New York -The primary win of Charles Rangel in the 13th Congressional District was lauded by 32BJ SEIU, which had endorsed him and worked for his election. “32BJ congratulates Charlie Rangel on his primary win,” 32BJ President Mike Fishman said. “We look forward to continuing to work with him to stand up for the rights of […]
SB 1070 and Racial Profiling Should Have No Place in Our Democracy
The following statement should be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, Secretary-Treasurer of 32BJ SEIU, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: “While the Supreme Court rejected some horrendous aspects of Arizona’s controversial immigration law, the decision to uphold the irresponsible “Show Me Your Papers,” provision is a troubling development that will allow […]
Galloway’s Mandatory E-Verify Plan for PA Makes Matters Worse
The following statement can be attributed to Gabe Morgan, 32BJ SEIU Pennsylvania State Director: “State Rep. John Galloway’s plan to impose the deeply flawed and bureaucratic E-Verify system on construction businesses in Pennsylvania will subject thousands of workers, including U.S. citizens, to discrimination and potentially unfair firings. This flawed bill will push immigrants further into […]
32BJ Awards Thirty-one Academic Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
New York, NY— Thirty-one students today won scholarships for undergraduate and graduate education from the Building Service 32BJ Thomas Shortman Training, Scholarship and Safety Fund, a joint labor-management program open to dependents of members of 32BJ in the greater New York area. The students, who come from throughout the metropolitan area, were honored at a […]
32BJ SEIU Applauds President Obama’s Decision for Dreamers
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, Secretary-Treasurer of 32BJ, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: “The Obama administration deserves praise for this plan to stop the deportation of young, undocumented students who are American in every respect except for the place of their birth,” said Héctor Figueroa, […]
Economist, Commercial Office Cleaners Come Out in Support of Bill to Protect Workers’ Jobs When Contractors Change
Rockville, MD — An economist and commercial office cleaners submitted testimony at a Montgomery County Council hearing today to support passage of the Displaced Worker Protection Act (Bill 19-12), which would ensure that vulnerable, low-wage cleaning workers have some job protections when a building is sold or a new cleaning contractor is brought in. The legislation […]
Midtown Apartment Building Workers, Tenants And Elected Officials Rally To Mark One Year On Strike
New York, NY— As a strike by doormen and porters at a 130-unit tower in Midtown reaches its one-year anniversary this week, dozens of tenants, elected officials and supporters rallied today to support the workers. “Koeppel’s disregard for the fate of the long-time workers and tenants who have endured this strike for a full year […]
Philadelphia City Council Members Vote To Hold SRC Budget Until Job-Saving Deal Is Reached
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia City Council members today passed Resolution 120500, which would prevent the City Council from advancing any proposed School Reform Commission budget plan until an agreement is reached between 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union and the SRC. The resolution urges the SRC to quickly resolve the negotiations to prevent the layoffs […]
Demonstrators March During Rush Hour To Save Public Education In Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA – More than 200 concerned parents, workers and community members from Pittsburgh and surrounding areas marched through downtown at rush hour today calling on Governor Corbett to stop dismantling public education in our state. The demonstration is one of many planned across the state today. “Governor Corbett is following the national Republican playbook – […]
14 Arrested At Demonstration To Save Philadelphia Public Schools
Philadelphia, PA – Fourteen people were arrested today at a mass protest to save Philadelphia’s public schools after the marchers sat in the middle of Broad Street a few blocks from the Philadelphia School District office. Among those arrested were Gabe Morgan, Pennsylvania State Director for 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, and George Ricchezza, […]