Virginia Reps Don Beyer & Gerry Connolly to Join Congressional Delegation in Call for Better Jobs at Nation’s Airports, Including Reagan National Airport
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Beyer (D-VA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) will join U.S. Senators Schumer (D-NY) and Bob Brady, Jr (D-PA) and U.S. Rep Alcee Hastings (D-FL) in a call for better jobs for airline-contracted workers from their home districts, at a press conference this morning. In a letter, SEIU-endorsed Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton pledged her support […]
Thousands of Janitors in Fairfield County and Hudson Valley Open Contract Talks
For more information: Frank Soults 860-471-5692 STAMFORD, Conn. — Contract talks open Wednesday, November 18 for thousands of commercial building cleaners in one of the largest private-sector labor agreements to cover Connecticut’s Fairfield County and New York’s Hudson Valley. Over 3,600 commercial cleaners in the region are represented by 32BJ SEIU, the largest building service workers’ […]
Newark Liberty International Airport Workers To Join National Strike For Families
WHAT: With the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season expected to be the busiest in recent memory, subcontracted airport workers at Newark Liberty International Airport will walk off the job tonight as part of the first-ever nationwide airport workers strike. In Newark, striking airport workers, their families and supporters will hold a public rally and press conference at […]
Fort Lauderdale Airport Workers To Join First-Ever National Strike
FORT LAUDERDALE-With the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season expected to be the busiest in recent memory, many subcontracted airport workers at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport will walk off the job tonight as part of the first-ever nationwide airport workers strike. On the evening of Wednesday, November 18, cabin cleaners, baggage handlers, ramp workers, wheelchair attendants, janitors, and other passenger service […]
New York Airport Workers to Join First Ever National Strike for Families
What: With the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season expected to the busiest in recent memory, subcontracted airport workers at both JFK and LaGuardia airports will walk off the job tonight as part of the first-ever nationwide airport workers strike. On the evening of Wednesday, November 18, cabin cleaners and airport terminal cleaners from both airports will […]
As NYC Office Market Booms, Janitors Demand a Fair Contract
For More Information: Rachel Cohen: 917-370-8464; rcohen@seiu32bj.org New York– Commercial office cleaners opened contract negotiations today on one of the biggest private sector contracts in New York City. The more than 23,000 workers covered under the contract – members of 32BJ SEIU – are bargaining with representatives of the commercial real estate industry and commercial cleaning […]
LOGAN AIRPORT NON-UNION WORKERS TO JOIN NATIONAL STRIKE FOR FAMILIES
Boston, MA— With the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season expected to be the busiest in recent memory –and for the 3rd time this year at Logan– non-union airport cleaners and baggage handlers at Logan will go on strike tonight over unfair labor practices by their contractors and health and safety hazards, this time joining the […]
SEIU Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
WASHINGTON, D.C-After members conducted a rigorous endorsement process for the past several months, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her a leader who will stand up for the working moms and dads who are leading a movement to build a better future for their families. “A vote for Hilary Clinton […]
School Workers Descend on Harrisburg to Demand Frack Tax
WHO: School cleaners, mechanics, bus aides, bus attendants and other blue collar school workers WHAT: Shale Pay Up Protest. School employees from Philadelphia and Western PA will rally at Buchanan Lobby Firm—which represents key shale industry groups—and then march to Speaker Mike Turzai’s office. WHY: Blue collar school workers see firsthand the damage massive […]
SEIU Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
NEW YORK—After members conducted a rigorous endorsement process for the past several months, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her a leader who will stand up for the working moms and dads building a movement to secure a better future for their families. “Hillary Clinton supports and understands […]