Elected Officials, Clergy & PrimeFlight Workers Demand Safe Working Conditions at Newark Airport
Hillside—Stop putting airport workers at risk! That was the message elected officials, clergy, PrimeFlight Newark airport workers and supporters brought to PrimeFlight’s doorstep today after an OSHA investigation into PrimeFlight at Newark International Airport uncovered numerous hazardous– and in some cases life-threatening– working conditions. OSHA also issued proposed citations this week to PrimeFlight over hazardous conditions […]
Statement from 32BJ President Hector Figueroa on Affordable Housing Plan
We applaud the New York City Council and Mayor de Blasio for coming together on a plan that will create more affordable housing that the city’s working families desperately need. We also thank them for finding common ground with labor and housing advocates to reaffirm that progress is made when when a broad spectrum of […]
32BJ Members Endorse Yuh-Line Niou for State Assembly
NEW YORK— 32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Yuh-Line Niou for State Assembly to represent the 65th District in Lower Manhattan. 32BJ members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Niou in the special election on Primary Day, April 19. “Yuh-Line is a fighter who stands in solidarity with working people,” said 32BJ President Hector Figueroa. “On […]
32BJ SEIU Statement Regarding Mayor Fulop’s Executive Order Calling For A $15 Minimum Wage
“We commend Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop for following through on his promise to fight for working families by raising the minimum wage to $15 for city employees,” said Kevin Brown, 32BJ Vice President and NJ State Director. By raising the wage through executive order, Fulop is helping to uplift workers, their families and the […]
Building Service Workers Call on City Council to Stop Owners Cutting Costs on Backs of Working People
WHO: Hundreds of cleaners, handypersons, security officers, residential building service workers who are members of 32BJ; 32BJ President Hector Figueroa; Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; City Council bill sponsor Robert Cornegy and cosponsors Daneek Miller, Corey Johnson, Antonio Reynoso, Ben Kallos and Barry Grodenchik WHAT: Rally at City Hall to Call for Vote on Amendments […]
WeWork Cleaners Go Back To Work
NEW YORK – Building service workers union 32BJ SEIU said today that 24 contracted cleaners at WeWork who fought to improve their jobs last year returned to the co-working start-up’s offices in New York this week for their first days of work with a new contractor. “This is a great time for me and my […]
Contract Talks Open For 3,000 Private Security Officers In DC
Washington, D.C. – Negotiations for a new union contract covering 3,000 private security officers who protect the vast majority of commercial office buildings in Washington, D.C. begin today between 32BJ SEIU and private security contractors. 32BJ, the nation’s largest union of security officers, will present its contract proposals to representatives of contractors including, Admiral, Allied […]
Contract Talks Open For 12,000 Security Officers in New York City
New York, NY – Negotiations will begin today for a new union contract covering over 12,000 security officers in New York City who guard commercial office buildings, higher education facilities, residential buildings, museums, libraries and stadiums. Security officers represented by 32BJ work in some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the statue of liberty, […]
32BJ SEIU Members Endorse Philip K. Stoddard for Mayor of South Miami
(South Miami, FL)— Property service workers, represented by 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU), announced today its support of Mayor Phillip K. Stoddard for Mayor of South Miami. “Mayor Stoddard is one of the strongest advocates for working South Floridians and the unique challenges we face. He is a visionary who will continue to lead […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Kaminsky For State Senate In Long Island
New York, NY – 32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Todd Kaminsky for State Senate in Long Island. The seat was vacated by former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos after he was arrested for corruption. Kaminsky is a stark contrast, known for his work fighting corruption in Albany. The special election takes place […]