32BJ SEIU Calls Sequester a “Double Whammy”
Philadelphia-As Philadelphia faces down the final SRC vote on school closings next week, Congress’s failure to reach an agreement to stop $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts will only add to the problems of the cash-strapped Philadelphia School District. Gabe Morgan, Pennsylvania State Director and Vice President of 32BJ SEIU issued the following statement in […]
Council Candidates Receive Endorsements from SEIU Locals
Pittsburgh—Today, the three major local unions of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – SEIU Local 32BJ, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania and SEIU Local 668 — representing over 58,000 property service, healthcare, and public service workers in Pennsylvania announced their endorsement of Theresa Kail-Smith, Natalia Rudiak, Daniel Lavelle and Dan Gilman for Pittsburgh City Council. “Pittsburgh […]
Connecticut Immigrant Rights Alliance Announces Vision for Humane Immigration Reform in State of the Immigrant Community Address
Hartford– The new Connecticut Immigrant Rights Alliance (CIRA), comprised of immigrant families, community leaders and elected officials, announced the launch of a new statewide coalition calling for a path to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants, an end to family separations, and a moratorium on deportations. “Fifteen organizations from across the state of Connecticut have come […]
32BJ Members Back to Work at Hartford Courant
Hartford — The office cleaners displaced after the Hartford Courant hired non-union contractor Pressroom Cleaners went back to work on Saturday under a court order issued on December 12, 2012. “Our members have gone through an incredible ordeal, having had their lives disrupted by unexpected and unmerited layoffs,” 32BJ Connecticut Area Leader Kurt Westby said. […]
Fort Belvoir Janitors Go On Strike, Protesting Federal Contractor Facing Numerous Labor Charges
Fort Belvoir, VA – Dozens of men and women who keep Fort Belvoir safe and clean walked off the job on strike today to protest numerous charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board. Workers, who have also filed a complaint with the Department of Labor, allege that Brown & Pipkins owes nearly $300,000 in wages and benefits. U.S. […]
Congressman Moran Supports Fort Belvoir Janitors, Urges Federal Contractor to Avert Strike
Letter from Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) to Colonel Gregory D. Gadson, at Fort Belvoir Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) is urging Fort Belvoir federal contractor Brown & Pipkins d/b/a Ascential to avoid a strike by ensuring a fair contract is reached for approximately 70 janitors at the base. The men […]
Unions and Community to Demand that City Council Challenge Governor Corbett’s “Zombie Schools” Plan
Philadelphia, PA –George Ricchezza and Gabe Morgan, leaders of the Philadelphia School Workers Union 32BJ SEIU, will testify alongside public education advocates at City Hall Tuesday in support of a one-year moratorium on school closures. The union leaders will demand that City Council stands up to a plan to close 37 schools that could leave […]
32BJ SEIU on Death of VA Dream Act
Attributable to Jaime Contreras, Vice President, 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union: “Killing the ‘VA Dream Act’ is yet another example of how extreme and out-of-touch Republicans are in Virginia as they miss an opportunity to strengthen our economy and keep our state competitive. The elections proved that most Americans support the Dream Act and believe that immigrants […]
Displaced Worker Bill Needed for Job Stability
LAWRENCE, MA— Roberto Lora of Lawrence, MA, is one of 11 janitors at the New Balance offices who may be displaced when the company switches from their current contractor to a new one on January 31. “It’s hard for me to imagine what will happen if I lose my job at New Balance,” said Lora, […]
PA Dream Act Passage Would Pave Road for Students and Economic Growth
“By proposing the ‘PA Dream Act’, State Senator Lloyd Smucker is doing right not just by some of our brightest students, but by maintaining our competitive economic edge,” said Gabe Morgan, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU and Pennsylvania State Director. “Allowing highly motivated students to reach their full potential is an investment into building a […]