32BJ SEIU Endorses Domenic Recchia And Kathleen Rice
NEW YORK—The executive board of 32BJ SEIU has endorsed Domenic Recchia and Kathleen Rice for Congress. Recchia is running in the 11th district, which includes Staten Island and part of South Brooklyn. Rice is running for an open seat in the 4th district, which includes southern and central Nassau County on Long Island. “We believe […]
Co-op City Building Workers Approve New Contract
NEW YORK: Co-op City building workers voted overwhelmingly Thursday evening to ratify a new contract that provides a 10.5% wage increase over four years. The pact maintains existing health care coverage and retirement benefits and contains no give-backs for 500 maintenance and grounds workers, garage attendants, porters, public safety dispatchers and garbage collectors who are members of 32BJ […]
32BJ Urges Members to Vote for Any of 3 Qualified Candidates in Harlem Democratic Congressional Primary
NEW YORK—32BJ SEIU announced today that it will urge its members to vote in the June 26th Democratic primary and to vote for any of the three qualified candidates — Rep. Charles Rangel, State Senator Adriano Espaillat and Reverend Michael Walrond — who would all be champions in Congress for working families. “Rep. Charles Rangel, […]
SEIU Announces Endorsement of Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Wolf
***Click here for photos*** Philadelphia, PA – Citing his strong support of pro-working family policies and his commitment to growing an economy that works for all Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania State Council of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today announced their endorsement of Tom Wolf for Governor. Union members and leaders, including healthcare workers, school […]
32BJ SEIU Congratulates Bonnie Watson Coleman on Her Primary Victory
New Jersey – The following statement can be attributed to Kevin Brown, New Jersey District Director of 32BJ SEIU: “Tonight, members of 32BJ SEIU congratulate Bonnie Watson Coleman on her hard fought victory in the Democratic Primary for the 12th Congressional District. Now more than ever, New Jersey needs progressive leaders that will continue to fight […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Justin Wagner
NEW YORK—32BJ SEIU has voted to endorse Justin Wagner for State Senator in the 40th Senate District which covers parts of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. “The members of 32BJ are proud to endorse Justin Wagner for New York’s 40th State Senate District because he stands for raising the minimum wage, creating jobs, and keeping […]
Cambridge Resolution in Support of MBTA Cleaners Is Responsible, Forward-Thinking
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Cambridge City Council took a responsible step toward protecting the safety of T riders and the economic stability of the Cambridge community with a resolution in support of contracted MBTA cleaners, union officials said today. “We congratulate Cambridge City Council for standing up for workers’ right to be treated with dignity and […]
Co-op City Building Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike
NEW YORK: Hundreds of 32BJ SEIU building workers at Co-op City voted Thursday evening to authorize a strike after a spirited meeting at the massive Bronx apartment building complex. They were joined by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., State Assemblyman Carl Heastie and Councilman Andy King who pledged to support the workers in their fight for a […]
32BJ: Election of Baraka Points Toward Prosperous Future for Newark
NEWARK, N.J. — The election of Ras Baraka as Newark’s next mayor heralds an invigorated city with broader opportunities for working families and immigrants, 32BJ SEIU leaders said tonight. “Ras Baraka has demonstrated his commitment to empowering workers through his support of legislation like earned sick leave and prevailing wage laws,” 32BJ New Jersey Director […]
Broward County Commission Begins Process Of Working To Raise Job And Industry Standards At FLL Airport
Attributable to Broward County Commissioner Kristen Jacobs: “What a great day when all nine of my colleagues come together to support the workers at our airport. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a world-class facility with great companies doing right by their workers. Unfortunately, some companies still don’t get it. Today, the Broward County Commission […]