Stamford Janitors Vote to Strike if No Contract by Dec. 31
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 STAMFORD, Conn. —At a meeting in Stamford this morning, over 450 janitors unanimously voted to strike if bargaining sessions don’t result in a new contract by December 31 that protects the janitors’ benefits and includes a fair wage increase. “So far, the cleaning contractors have not offered to give […]
Strike Averted: Suburban Commercial Office Cleaners Reach a Tentative Agreement with Employers
New Contract with Living Wage Makes Holidays Bright for 1,400 Local Janitors MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Just before the midnight expiration, the 32BJ SEIU Suburban Bargaining Committee has secured a tentative, four-year agreement with the Building Operators Labor Relations (BOLR) Suburban Division, subject to ratification, covering 1,400 commercial office cleaners that includes fair wage increases and […]
Hartford and New Haven Janitors Vote to Strike if No Contract by Dec. 31
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 HARTFORD, Conn. —At meetings in Hartford and New Haven this morning, about 450 janitors unanimously voted to strike if bargaining sessions don’t result in a new contract by December 31 that protects the janitors’ benefits and includes a fair wage increase. “So far, the cleaning contractors have not offered […]
Nickeled and Dimed for the Holidays: Wealthy Building Operators Offer Janitors Only 10 Cents
For More Information: Julie Blust jblust@seiu32bj.org 215-713-6777 MONTGOMERY COUNTY- On the eve of their contract deadline, suburban Philadelphia janitors—members of 32BJ SEIU—are calling their employers’ proposals offering only a dime a year in raises “upsetting” and have vowed to do whatever it takes to win a living wage. “We’re struggling already. How are we supposed to […]
Hundreds of Hartford Janitors and Allies Rally for a Fair Contract
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 HARTFORD, Conn.—Carrying banners and enthusiastically chanting their union affiliation, hundreds of commercial building cleaners joined elected officials and leaders in labor and faith organizations to demand a fair contract at a packed rally in front of the Old State House on Wednesday afternoon. Negotiations between 32BJ SEIU and the […]
As Contract Expiration Looms, Suburban Philadelphia Janitors Rally for $15
For More Information: Traci C. Benjamin: 215-300-0776; tbenjamin@seiu32bj.org Malvern, PA – On the verge of a contract expiration affecting 1,400 janitors who clean the suburbs’ most prominent office buildings, janitors and their supports will rally Thursday, December 10 at 12 p.m. at the Vanguard West Campus in Malvern. The janitors—members of 32BJ SEIU—will be joined by […]
Gov. Cuomo’s Exploited Worker Task Force Hears from Airport Workers
NEW YORK (Tuesday December 8, 2015)— Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Exploited Worker Task Force, a first-of-its-kind statewide Task Force to root out worker exploitation issues in multiple industries, held a transit workers hearing today. Airport workers at the event testified about rampant wage theft and health and safety issues they face at work. “This was a great first step to […]
Hartford Elected Officials and Community Leaders Declare Support for Janitors’ Contract Campaign
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 HARTFORD, Conn. — On Wednesday afternoon, about a dozen elected officials joined with faith, labor and community leaders in downtown Hartford to unveil “A Janitors’ Bill of Rights,” a statement of public support for fair wages and decent working conditions for the Connecticut janitors now negotiating a new contract. […]
Newark Airport Workers, Elected Officials to Kick-Off Fast for Justice
Newark, NJ—Following the first-ever national strike of contracted airline workers, Newark Liberty International Airport workers, elected officials and community supporters will gather on the steps of Newark City Hall on Tuesday at 4:00pm to kick-off a 24 hour fast for a living wage and union rights, part of an even broader national action in 14 cities in support […]
NY Airport Workers to Join Nationwide Fast for $15 and Union Rights
New York, NY. – Days after thousands of contracted airport workers at the seven busiest U.S. hubs went on strike to improve conditions at airports, even more airport workers will join a national fast for better airports. Airport workers in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Denver, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C., Cleveland […]