32BJ SEIU Endorses Evandro Carvalho for State Representative
The following statement can be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Director of 32BJ SEIU District 615, representing over 18,000 property service workers un Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. “The members of 32BJ are proud to endorse Evandro Carvalho for State Representative of the Fifth Suffolk District. We believe that Evandro will fight for legislation that will improve the lives […]
Fort Belvoir Janitors Authorize Strike, Federal Contractor Refuses to Bargain in Good Faith Second Year in a Row
Washington, DC –Nearly 70 janitors at Fort Belvoir have authorized their union’s bargaining committee to call a strike, if necessary early next week, against federal contractor Brown & Pipkins d/b/a Ascential in response to charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board. The men and women who keep the base safe and clean are alleging that […]
Met Opera Workers Rally For Fair Contract To Stay Out Of Poverty
New York, NY—Hundreds of Met Opera workers and community members rallied Thursday evening to protest a contract proposal they said would push them to the brink of poverty. Workers also objected to the threat of a lock out as their union 32BJ has been bargaining in good faith and working hard to reach a deal […]
32BJ SEIU MAKES ENDORSEMENTS IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY
NEW YORK—32BJ SEIU has made endorsements in 37 New York State Senate races and 105 Assembly races. “We will mobilize our members and focus our resources this primary season on taking back the Senate for the Democrats,” said Héctor Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU. “A solid Democratic majority in the Senate, combined with a Democratic-led […]
32BJ SEIU ENDORSES SEN. JEFF KLEIN
NEW YORK—32BJ SEIU has endorsed Jeff Klein in the 34th state Senate district, which includes parts of the Bronx and Westchester. The union’s leadership body decided to remain neutral in the Democratic primary contest for the 11th Senate district in Queens where John Liu is challenging incumbent Tony Avella. The decision comes in the wake […]
Hundreds of Airport Workers Rally at LaGuardia to Kick Off 100 Days of Action
QUEENS, NEW YORK (June 26, 2014) – Hundreds of fired-up airport workers – chanting “Contract Now” and waving signs and banners — held an emotional rally on the grounds of La Guardia Airport today to kick off a 100-day campaign to win fair pay, benefits, a good union contract and economic justice. The workers, joined by […]
Statement About Workers Struck by Lightning at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale, FL—Two workers who were struck by lightning on Thursday night at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport earn just minimum wage with no affordable health care from their employer, Bags Inc. a Delta Airlines contractor and Eulen America, a separate contractor. On Tuesday, June 32rd, the Broward County Commission is expected to hold a final […]
Broward Democratics Resolution Part Of Growing Call For Commission To Support Living Wage For Contracted FLL Workers
Fort Lauderdale, FL —Echoing widespread community support for public policies promoting good jobs in Broward County,The Broward Democratic Party has adopted a resolution calling on the Broward County Commission to “hold airlines and their contractors accountable to South Florida communities by only using public money to support jobs that pay livable wages with benefits.” On […]
Low-Wage Workers at Luxury Condo Go On Strike
New York, NY—Building workers at 421 Hudson, also known as The Printing House, went out on strike Wednesday afternoon, in response to intimidation and management’s threat to fire a worker after he was quoted in a local newspaper about his desire to join a union. The Printing House, located in Manhattan’s West Village, has made […]
32BJ SEIU Celebrates Victories in Trenton and Newark
New Jersey – The following statement can be attributed to Kevin Brown, New Jersey District Director of 32BJ SEIU: Eric Jackson Mayor of Trenton and Newark Councilwoman Gayle Chaneyfield-Jenkins should both be commended for their impressive victories tonight. Eric Jackson has years of experience in Public Works and Urban Development to steer Trenton in a positive […]