Airport Workers Strike Draws Support From Other Low Wage Workers
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 — Last week, airport workers turned out to support fast food workers in the Fight for $15 national day of action. Today fast food workers, students, car washers and other low-wage workers returned the favor. “On April 15, I saw airport workers around the country stand with us in the fight […]
Bed-Stuy Workers Tell Hipster Apartment Building Owner They Can’t Survive After Pay Cut
New York, NY— Workers at 1711 Fulton, a residential building complex in Bedford-Stuyvesant that gets state assistance for affordable housing, today called on Vertices Holdings to restore the good jobs at the building after the new owner cut their pay by as much as 45 percent and eliminated health care and retirement benefits. The workers […]
Over 500 PHL Airport Workers Go on Strike
Philadelphia, PA— Over 500 non-union contracted wheelchair attendants, baggage handlers and airplane cleaners went on strike Thursday morning to protest low wages and unfair labor practices committed by their employers, Prospect Aviation Services and PrimeFlight Airline Services. Both contractors are employed by US Airways and other airlines. “I’m here today because I struggle to pay […]
150 NY Airport Workers to March to LaGuardia in Solidarity with Philly Airport Strike
What: Today more than 500 airport workers at Philadelphia International Airport have gone on strike to protest PrimeFlight’s low wages and unfair labor practices. The action is expected to be the largest strike in the three-year history of SEIU’s airport workers campaign. It comes just days before the same workers set to join fast food, […]
“Raise the Wage!” Say Workers, Elected Officials, Unions & Community as Budget Deadline Looms
NEW YORK— New Yorkers gathered on the steps of City Hall this morning to urge Albany to keep a plan to raise the minimum wage in the state budget as negotiations intensify in the final days before the April 1 deadline. Workers called on the Legislature to include a plan that will raise the minimum wage […]
32BJ SEIU & SEIU Healthcare PA Endorse Jim Kenney For Mayor
Philadelphia— 32BJ SEIU and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, who combined represent over 47,000 property service and health care workers in Pennsylvania today announced their endorsement of Jim Kenney for Mayor of Philadelphia. “Cities are electing strong progressive leaders like Jim Kenney, who put an end stop frisk, support airport workers, public schools and a $15/ hour minimum wage,” said Gabe Morgan, 32BJ’s Pennsylvania Director. “Kenney represents Philadelphia’s […]
Rally for a Safer, Securer Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh – Legislation was introduced in City Council today calling for the universal training of security officers throughout Pittsburgh on campuses, residential communities, and businesses. “We are the first people tenants, students, or residents call upon an in emergency situation. We are also the first people first responders look to in a crisis. A universal […]
Bronx Apartment Building Workers Ratify New 4-Year Contract
NEW YORK—Bronx Residential workers overwhelmingly ratified a new 4-year contract tonight that will give them a $64.75 per week raise over the next 4 years and maintain the health care and retirement benefits for over 3,500 residential workers. Their new contract also includes an employer 401k contribution of five dollars per week starting in the […]
SEIU Maryland/DC State Council Endorses Laruby May For Ward 8 Council
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Service Employees International (SEIU) Maryland/DC State Council today announced their endorsement of LaRuby May for the Ward 8 Council seat. Workers were excited by May’s passion to focus support around efforts to reduce poverty. “LaRuby May agrees that with so much wealth in the District, no one should have to work […]
Hundreds Rally for Better Jobs in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – Over a hundred workers and supporters including City Council President Bruce Kraus and Councilman Dan Gilman were on hand for a march through downtown Pittsburgh today to demand family-sustaining wages. “Raising the wage not only benefits workers, but communities. When I do better, I can help my family, and I can help […]