Janitors at University of Miami Vote to Authorize Strike
(Coral Gables)-With classes at University of Miami about to start and the janitor’s contract deadline fast-approaching, janitors and groundskeepers—members of 32BJ SEIU—voted unanimously to strike if no agreement is reached by the August 31 contract expiration. The hardworking janitors and groundskeepers do some of the most back-breaking and dirtiest jobs on campus, including cleaning the […]
Turning Up the Heat on Governor Baker, MBTA Janitors to Protest Cuts (to the Tune of Charlie and the MTA)
Boston, MA—With less than a week to prevent the MBTA’s janitorial services cuts, dozens of T janitors and supporters will be flashmobing the news on Wednesday to the tune of Charlie and the MTA: “Citizens, hear me out! This could happen to you!” “The Baker administration knows full well that cutting back on janitorial service will […]
GAO Contracted Janitors Authorize A Strike To Protest Employer Attempt To End Contributions To Workers’ Retirement Fund
Washington, D.C. — Dozens of contracted cleaners at the Government Accountability Office have voted to authorize a strike to protest their employer’s proposal to stop paying into the workers’ pension fund. The decision by Creative Management Technologies would undermine retirement security for cleaners, many of whom have worked at the GAO for decades. “We do […]
Contract Talks Begin for Tufts University Janitors
Boston, MA– Negotiations for a new, multi-year contract are scheduled to begin on Thursday between between C&W Services, a Tufts University contractor and 32BJ SEIU District 615 the largest property service union in the country. The contract covers nearly 200 custodians who maintain the Medford/Somerville campus. “These workers help to make Tufts a top-notch university,” said Roxana Rivera, Vice President […]
As Boston Office Market Booms, Contract Talks Open for 13,000 Janitors
Boston, MA– Commercial office cleaners opened contract negotiations today for one of the largest private sector contracts in New England. The more than 13,000 workers covered under the contract – members of 32BJ SEIU District 615– who clean and maintain almost 2,000 buildings, are bargaining with representatives of the Maintenance Contractors of New England. These […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Christine Peters in the Westchester County Legislature Special Election on Aug 9
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Members of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property services union, have spent the past week knocking on doors for Democrat Christine Peters, whom they endorsed last week in the Westchester County Legislature special election to replace Bernice Spreckman. “Christine Peters would provide balance on the Westchester County Legislature by adding a […]
Workers Will Rally to tell Acadia Realty: Stop Putting Profits Before People at CityPoint Brooklyn
Who: Workers and community members at CityPoint Brooklyn; 32BJ members and leaders; Broooklyn elected officials What: Rally for Good Jobs at CityPoint Brooklyn When: Tuesday, August 2 at 5:30PM Where: Albee Square Plaza at Corner of Bond & Fulton in Brooklyn NEW YORK– The workers at Acadia Realty Trust’s CityPoint Brooklyn residential building help make the building home for tenants and […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Josh Elliott in August 9 Democratic Primary
HAMDEN, Conn – Members of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property services union, have voted to endorse Josh Elliott in the Democratic Primary on August 9, to replace outgoing State Representative Brendan Sharkey. “We strongly endorse Josh Elliott for his progressive commitment to working people and his enthusiasm to make real change in Connecticut,” said […]
32BJ SEIU ENDORSES STATE SENATOR TERRY GERRATANA IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
NEW BRITAIN, Conn – Members of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property services union, have voted to endorse State Senator Terry Gerratana in New Britain for the Democratic Primary on August 9 — a vote they will support with member-to-member canvassing work through next Tuesday’s primary. “Through her decade in the General Assembly and now […]
32BJ SEIU ENDORSES STATE SENATORS MARILYN MOORE AND ED GOMES IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
BRIDGEPORT, Conn – Members of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property services union, have voted to endorse State Senators Marilyn Moore and Ed Gomes of Bridgeport in the Connecticut Democratic Primary on August 9 — a vote they will support with member-to-member canvassing work through next Tuesday’s primary. 32BJ Connecticut District Leader Juan Hernandez explained […]