MBTA Janitors Stop September Mess
After months of protests by workers, elected officials, community members and T riders, the MBTA is calling off a plan that would have cut 1/3 of the janitors on Labor Day. “The MBTA’s decision to reconsider these drastic cuts is good news for workers and T riders, said Roxana Rivera Director of 32BJ SEIU District […]
SEIU Congratulates Furr On Primary Election Win For Broward County Commission
Fort Lauderdale, FL – SEIU congratulated Quentin “Beam” Furr on his victory tonight in the Democratic primary election for the Broward County Commission. “We hope to have the opportunity to work with Furr and other Commission members to help pass legislation ensuring all workers at Fort Lauderdale International Airport are paid a living wage,” said Helene O’Brien, […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Martha Coakley for Governor
BOSTON – Attorney General Martha Coakley, candidate for governor, today received the endorsement of 32BJ SEIU, representing 17,000 workers across Massachusetts, based on her strong track record of accomplishment and partnership with working families in Massachusetts. Roxana Rivera, Director of 32BJ SEIU District 615 vowed that members will “work tirelessly to ensure Martha Coakley is our next […]
General Assembly Task Force to Investigate High Cost of Low Wages
WILMINGTON—As the conversation on income inequality grows and fast food workers continue to speak out against low wages, the General Assembly Tuesday will convene the first meeting of the Delaware Low-Wage Worker Task Force. The meeting will take place on August 27 at 1:00p.m. at the Chase Center and is open to the public. Spearheaded […]
With March of Roses against T Cuts, Janitors, Electeds Demand Dignity
Boston, MA — Over a hundred MBTA janitors and supporters rallied today outside the State House demanding dignity and respect as the MBTA is set to cut nearly 100 cleaning jobs. The plan would eliminate 1/3 of the cleaning workforce that keeps the T stations safe and clean. Janitors have repeatedly raised the alarm to […]
With T Cuts Looming, Health & Safety Experts Ask MBTA to Reconsider Janitorial Layoffs Plan
Boston, MA—With a scolding review of health and safety conditions at the T, the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Health and Safety(MassCosh) is urging the MBTA to reassess the pending janitorial staffing cuts that could reduce the janitorial workforce at T stations by 30%. “We are greatly concerned about the increased health and safety risk to […]
Contract Talks Begin for 700 Boston University Services and Skilled Trades Workers
Boston, MA– Negotiations for a new, multi-year contract began today between Boston University (BU) and 32BJ SEIU District 615 the largest property service union in the country. The contract covers over 700 custodians, mailroom operators, groundskeepers and skilled trades workers who maintain and repair nearly 300 buildings throughout the BU campus. “These workers help to make BU […]
Delaware Fast Food Workers Say NLRB Ruling Gives Them Hope
WILMINGTON, Del — Delaware fast-food workers and their supporters today said this week’s ruling by the National Labor Relations Board could mark a turning point in their fight for a fair wage and the right to unionize “It means that fast food companies–in this case– McDonald’s – are also responsible for how the front line workers are […]
Contract Negotiations Begin for Hundreds of Hudson Valley Residential Building Workers
WHITE PLAINS, NY — Collective bargaining for a new multi-year contract began today between the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region Inc., (BRI), a construction, development and real-estate-related industry and 32BJ SEIU, the largest private sector union in New York. The contract covers superintendents, janitors, handypersons, porters, doormen and elevator operators in […]
Six Cited in Clash Over Fired Union Janitors at UPMC in Shadyside
PITTSBURGH, PA — City police cited six workers and community activists at Shadyside Medical Office building this morning after the group tried to meet with UPMC management and demand the rehiring of janitors fired in retaliation for union activism. Among those cited were union members, staff and clergy. They were cited for trespassing in Shadyside where several dozen […]