32BJ SEIU Endorses State Representative Terry Adams in Democratic Primary
STAMFORD, Conn – Members of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property services union, have voted to endorse State Representative Terry Adams in Stamford for the Democratic Primary on August 9 — a vote they will support with volunteer canvassing work through next Tuesday’s primary. “Through his first term as State Representative, Terry Adams has strongly […]
55 NYC Elected Officials Urge Building Owner to Restore Good Jobs
NEW YORK– Fifty-five New York City elected officials have signed an open letter to developer Charles Dayan, new owner of the Hamilton at 1735 York Avenue, calling on him to restore the middle class jobs at the building where workers have had their jobs for decades. Since Charles Dayan’s Bonjour Capital took over the Hamilton […]
32BJ Announces Endorsements for 2016 Elections in New York
NEW YORK- 32BJ members today rolled out a slate of endorsements for New York State elections this year. The endorsements are for a range of progressive Democrats in the districts where 32BJ members live and work. “We’re supporting these candidates because we know they will represent the working people of their districts,” said 32BJ President […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on Airport Strike Averted
The following statement is attributable to Gabe Morgan, Vice President and PA Director, 32BJ SEIU: We thank Mayor Kenney and Governor Wolf for convening meetings between American Airlines and 32BJ SEIU. American Airlines has committed to ensuring that subcontracted workers have a fair process to form their union. Over the next few days, we will […]
Airport Worker Unrest Makes for Extreme Turbulence at Philadelphia International Airport
PHILADELPHIA-Tensions ran high today at the Philadelphia International Airport as hundreds of airport workers walked off the job to join a 1,000 person demonstration which poured into the street in front of the terminals. In the run up to a looming strike during the DNC, airport workers walked off the job to join the demonstration. […]
Bridgeport, CT, Becomes Latest to Convene Wage Board, Hear Testimony on Raising Wage Floor to Boost Economy
BRIDGEPORT, CT— As the movement to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour continues to grow, the Connecticut Low Wage Employer Advisory Board will convene a hearing in Bridgeport on the impact of low wages and on raising the minimum wage. State residents will testify about how poverty wages hold back communities such as […]
Philadelphia Airport Workers Vote to Strike During DNC, Demand $15 and a Union
PHILADELPHIA- Hundreds of security workers, baggage handlers and cabin cleaners working for American’s subcontractors PrimeFlight, Prospect and McGinn who have been fighting for $15 and a union Tuesday voted to go on strike during the DNC to protest their employer’s illegal intimidation against the workers’ organizing efforts. “It is not an easy decision to go on strike. We aren’t […]
Jackson Heights Community Leaders To Hold Jetblues Town Hall
WHAT: JetBlues Community Town Hall WHO: NY Senator Peralta, NY City Council Member Daniel Dromm, Rev. Phil Craig of the Greater Springfield Community Church and representatives from the Human Rights Commission will join community members during the town hall. (Speakers will present in both English and Spanish) WHEN: Monday July 11, 6:00pm WHERE: Jewish Community […]
32BJ SEIU Statement Regarding TTF/Jet Fuel Tax Bill
The following statement on the Jet Fuel Tax should be attributed to Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President: “Today we have the opportunity to make airlines pay their fair share in fuel taxes, just as motorists do, and right a historic wrong. By closing the jet tax loophole, we can bring in much needed revenue for […]
Supreme Court Decision on Immigration Action Fails Millions of U.S. Families
New York — Today, the Supreme Court’s 4-4 split decision vote in U.S. v. Texas effectively allows the block on President Obama’s immigration actions, DAPA and expanded DACA, to continue. This decision affects an estimated 329,000 people in the New York State. And it affects the bottom line in the states where these families live. […]