32BJ Members Endorse Mayor Bill de Blasio for Re-election
NEW YORK— 32BJ SEIU members announced today that they have endorsed NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for re-election based on his record of commitment to working families and making the city stronger and fairer for all. “In his first term the Mayor started a universal Pre-K program for our kids, created a program to ensure […]
Harvard Janitors Reach New Tentative Agreement with Wage Hikes
Cambridge, MA—The janitors who clean and maintain buildings and facilities at Harvard University reached a tentative, 4-year agreement an hour after the contract expired. The deal, subject to ratification by the membership, provides a 12.5% increase in wages over the life of the contract and secures employer-paid healthcare. Janitors will make $24.67 an hour by […]
Hundreds of Service Workers Will Rally For Working Family Issues and Then Knock on Thousands of Doors in the Final Stretch of Campaign
NOTE: Canvass ride-along and interviews with volunteers, B-roll and photos opportunities available all. To interview a member or SEIU official or to join a canvass or phone bank, contact: Julie Blust 215-713-6777 jblust@seiu.org Philadelphia- Hundreds of janitors, security officers, school district workers, healthcare workers and other SEIU (Service Employees International Union) members will rally Saturday at 10:30am at […]
32BJ Members Endorse Teachout, Throne-Holst and Other Progressive Candidates for Congress
NEW YORK – 32BJ members today announced their support for Zephyr Teachout, Anna Throne-Holst and other progressive candidates running for Congress in New York as the fractious Presidential Election has brought new opportunities to Democratic candidates and opens the possibility of Democratic control of Congress and the Senate. “Across our state, our members and all […]
Saturday: Virginia Congressional Candidate LuAnn Bennett to Pump Up 32BJ SEIU Members Before Knocking on Doors for Bennett & Hillary Clinton
Chantilly, VA — At 10:00 am this Saturday, October 29, Virginia congressional candidate Luann Bennett will fire-up 32BJ SEIU (Service Employees International Union) members before they knock on doors to turn out votes for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign as well as Bennett’s bid to unseat Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (VA-10). “The SEIU is a champion […]
With a $15 Minimum Wage at Stake for Millions, Janitors, Security Officers, School Workers and More Take to the Streets to Elect Katie McGinty to the Senate
Philadelphia– With just 10 days left to election day, local low-wage workers will hit the streets on Saturday at 10:15am to talk to voters about candidates who support raising the minimum wage including Hillary Clinton, Katie McGinty for Senate and Joe Hohenstein for State Representative. “The choice could not be clearer when it comes to raising the […]
The Fight for $15 Takes Center-Stage in Pennsylvania Election
Pittsburgh– With just 10 days left to Election Day, local union members and low-wage workers will hit the streets on Saturday at 10:45am to talk to voters about candidates who support raising the minimum wage including Hillary Clinton and Katie McGinty for Senate. “The choice could not be clearer when it comes to raising the wage for […]
NETWORK OF PUERTO RICAN, LABOR AND VOTING RIGHTS GROUPS GUIDE VOTERS TO HELP PUERTO RICO BY VOTING IN FLORIDA
Orlando, Florida – Linking education to action, VAMOS4PR Florida, a network of 30 community, faith, voting rights and labor groups working with Central Florida’s Puerto Rican communities, will educate local voters on how their vote in Florida can make positive change for Puerto Rico at a community forum on Saturday, the first day of statewide […]
Broward Communities of Color Host ‘Reclamation Day’ to Promote Early Voting & Justice for Black Workers
WHO: County Electeds, including Mayor Marty Kiar, Commissioner Geller, faith leaders, airport workers, fast wood workers, artists, & musicians WHAT: Unity Event promoting early voting, Fight for $15 and cultural expression WHERE: ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 WHEN: Oct. 29th, 4 PM – 6:30 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL — As early voting continues throughout […]
Tufts Janitors Could Strike
Boston, MA – With their contract set to expire on Monday, October 31st, the janitors who clean Tufts University voted on Thursday to authorize their union’s bargaining committee to call for a strike if they don’t reach an agreement with Tufts’ contractor C&W Services by October 31st. “We don’t take a strike vote lightly, but […]