32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsements in MA Municipal Elections
Boston – Citing a strong commitment to working families, 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) announced today its list of endorsements for candidates running in municipal elections across Massachusetts. In addition, 32BJ is also endorsing Michael Brady for State Senator in the Brockton special election. “These candidates have demonstrated a deep commitment to the […]
Pittsburgh Janitors Vote to Authorize a Strike
For More Information: Traci Benjamin 215-300-0776 tbenjamin@seiu32bj.org Pittsburgh – Days away from their contract expiring, more than 250 commercial office cleaners – 32BJ SEIU members – braved the pouring rain and voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a fair agreement is not reached with the Managers, Owners and Contractors Association (MOCA). The contract expires at […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mary-Jane Foster For Mayor Of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn – After holding an interview with Mary-Jane Foster Thursday night, members of 32BJ SEIU voted unanimously to endorse the independent candidate for Mayor of Bridgeport. “Working families in Bridgeport need a strong and honest champion like Mary-Jane Foster, who has always demonstrated clear integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others,” said […]
Bedbugs on Worker Vans at JFK Airport, Poverty Wages, Scary Health and Safety Violations Top Airport Worker’s List of Halloween Horrors
What: Rally and delegation to JetBlue at JFK airport When: Thursday October 29th Where: JFK airport, Terminal 5 Airport workers who work for JetBlue’s subcontractors Roma and Ultimate Aircraft at JFK Airport will rally with their supporters including clergy, elected officials and community supporters on Thursday. At the same time around the country, contracted airport […]
32BJ Endorses Pamela Harris for Assembly and Barry Grodenchik for City Council
New York –32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Pamela Harris for the New York State Assembly seat representing Brooklyn’s 46th District and Barry Grodenchik for the New York City Council seat representing District 23 in Queens. “Pam earned our endorsement because of her dedication and commitment to service in her community, including her leadership as […]
In a Win for Workers, 32BJ & WeWork Reach Agreement for Good Cleaning Jobs
For More Information: Rachel Cohen, rcohen@seiu32bj.org; 917-370-8464 NEW YORK – Building service workers union 32BJ said today it has come to a shared understanding with WeWork to create good jobs for cleaning staff at the co-working start-up’s New York and Boston offices. WeWork has committed to using responsible cleaning contractors and ensuring good cleaning jobs that will help lift up […]
Elected Officials & Clergy Support 7,000 Workers Fighting for Fair Contracts
For More Information: Desirée Taylor 212-388-3042; 917-808-6857 dtaylor@seiu32bj.org Newark–In an impressive show of solidarity, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and a contingent of other elected officials gathered together to rally behind thousands of workers seeking fair wage increases and the continuation of solid health benefits. Their pledge of support comes as bargaining begins for contracts impacting […]
Center City Janitors Vote to Strike if Necessary
For More Information: Julie Blust, 215-713-6777 jblust@seiu32bj.org; Traci Benjamin 215-300-0776 tbenjamin@seiu32bj.org PHILADELPHIA-With the contract deadline fast-approaching, more than 800 commercial office cleaners—members of 32BJ SEIU—today voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if no agreement is reached by the Thursday contract expiration. “Our goal is to reach an amicable agreement and avoid a strike. Nearly every office building […]
Broward County Give Airport Workers a Raise!
(Fort Lauderdale) Fort Lauderdale airport workers celebrated a hard-fought victory when the Broward County Commission voted to extend the County’s Living Wage Ordinance—which sets wages at $11.68 with health benefits, $13.20 without—to include subcontracted airline workers. “This is a great day in Broward County,” said Broward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness. “Today we will make things […]
More Than 1,000 Pittsburgh Security Officers Reach a Deal in First Union Contract
Pittsburgh – Mayor William Peduto (D) was on hand to announce a historic deal between the city’s top security contractors and more than 1,000 security guards in a three-year tentative agreement. The first-ever union contract between the firms and 32BJ of Service Employees International Union, which represents the guards, is one of the largest organization […]