32BJ Condemns Car Fire at Tufts & Promises Assistance
BOSTON — 32BJ SEIU District 615 strongly condemns the violent actions at Tufts University this morning in which a car was set on fire and a bomb threat was made. The union represents janitorial staff and security officers working at the University through contractors, and also tradespeople and other service employees directly employed with the […]
TEVA Executives Flushed After Confronted with, “$10 Toilet Cleaning Challenge”
Philadelphia – Joined by Congressman Bob Brady (D-CD-1) and Rabbi Avi Winokur of Society Hill Synagogue, janitors and security officers—members of 32BJ SEIU—today tried to gain access to the Eyeforpharma conference to challenge TEVA Pharmaceutical executives in attendance to take the “$10 Toilet Cleaning Challenge.” The challenge is the result of TEVA tossing out the […]
Hundreds of Security Officers Rally at Bryant Park
NEW YORK – 32BJ security officers protect some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the 9/11 Memorial, The New York Public Library, Time Warner Center and hundreds of other office, university and infrastructure buildings across the city. As their contract expiration looms on April 30, the potential of security strikes in the city rises. On […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on Governor McAuliffe Restoring Voting Rights
“32BJ members are proud of Governor McAuliffe for ensuring that all men and women have their voices heard on the long list of issues that affect their day-to-day lives,” Jaime Contreras, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and Capital Area Director. “While Republicans work feverishly to restrict Americans from participating in our democracy, McAuliffe is setting an example […]
DC Security Officers Ratify New Four-Year Contract
Washington, D.C. –32BJ SEIU DC commercial security officers have ratified a new four-year agreement with the city’s largest security contractors, covering nearly 3,000 commercial security officers. The contract includes fair wage increases and maintains benefits at their current level. “I’m happy about this contract because it will help us a lot with our everyday living and medical […]
NY Security Officers’ Contract Expiration Rally
WHAT: A rally to demand a fair contract for security officers who are always there for the public. WHEN: April 28, 2016 at 4pm WHERE: Bryant Park (41st St & 6th Ave in Manhattan) WHO: New York security officers will be joined by 32BJ members – doormen, school and office cleaners, airport workers, and others – […]
32BJ Celebrates Todd Kaminsky’s Win For Long Island State Senate Seat
NEW YORK – Members of SEIU 32BJ celebrated Todd Kaminsky’s win in the special election Tuesday for State Senate in the 9th Congressional District in Long Island. The Democratic Assemblymember has been a strong supporter of issues important to our members, and has supported workers seeking better wages and improved working conditions in New York […]
DC Commercial Security Officers Reach a Tentative Agreement with Employers
Washington, D.C. – 32BJ SEIU DC commercial security officers have secured a tentative, four-year agreement with the city’s largest security contractors—affecting 3,000 commercial security officers—that includes fair wage increases and maintains benefits at their current level. “We put our lives on the line every day. This contract recognizes our hard work and will allow us to […]
Janitors & Groundskeepers at Nova University Demand Fair Contract
Davie, FL– Nova University subcontracted janitors and groundskeepers will rally for good jobs on Wednesday, April 6 at 4pm. Nearly 200 workers—member of 32BJ SEIU—are negotiating a contract with the University’s contractors TCB, PBS, Excel, and Green Source II. The women and men who clean and maintain all the Nova campuses and extensive grounds will […]
Union Leadership Meets with Steelers Front Office Over Termination of Union Security Contractor
Pittsburgh – Union leadership from 32BJ SEIU and Councilman Robert Lavelle (D-6th) today met with representatives of the Steelers concerning the termination of the Heinz Field security contractor, U.S. Security. The termination leaves 15 union security officers without a job. With little notice, the security officers – members of 32BJ SEIU – were notified that […]