32BJ Members Endorse Progressive Candidates to Win Back Democratic Majority in New York State Senate
NEW YORK—32BJ members on Monday announced endorsements for progressive candidates running for key seats in the New York State Senate. Members will be getting out the vote for these candidates as part of their work to push the Democrats to a majority in the Senate. Union members endorsed Todd Kaminsky for re-election in State Senate […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on the Philadelphia Soda Tax
The following statement is attributable to Gabe Morgan, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU “In a city where luxury condos are popping up everywhere, it is shameful that we are still the #1 big city for poverty in the nation. As Philly becomes a world class destination, most of its residents still struggle to pay their […]
MIA Airport Workers Testify at Commission; Expose Sweatshop Working Conditions
(Miami, FL) MIA Airport workers, including ramp workers, baggage handlers, and cabin cleaners will testify at the Miami Dade County Trade and Tourism Commission meeting on Thursday about the sweatshop-like working conditions at the airport. The workers, who are organizing for better conditions and the right to form a union, are employed by airline contractors, […]
Workers Rally for Justice and Good Jobs
Jersey City—Elected officials stood with hundreds of security officers, janitors and other hardworking men and women as they commemorated Justice for Janitors Day—marking that historic day 26 years ago when a when a group of janitors bravely faced baton wielding L.A. police in order to fight for their rights. “I am proud to stand on the […]
Hundreds to Rally for Good Jobs at Logan Airport
Boston, MA—On Wednesday, June 15th at 12:30PM Logan airport workers and supporters will hold a rally to commemorate Justice for Janitors Day—marking that historic day 26 years ago when a when a group of janitors bravely faced baton wielding L.A. police in order to fight for their rights. This fight sparked a movement that has raised standards for hundreds […]
Elected Officials in New York and New Jersey Introduce Twin Bills to Raise Airline Jet Fuel Taxes
NEW YORK– Elected officials in New York and New Jersey have introduced legislation that would close a loophole that has allowed airlines to avoid tens of millions of dollars in jet fuel taxes. New York and New Jersey are two of only three states in the country that allow airlines to pay these lower taxes. […]
Blue Collar School District Employees Reach Tentative Agreement with the School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia – Members of 32BJ SEIU reached a tentative four-year agreement with the School District of Philadelphia Thursday night months before the current contract’s expiration. The deal – subject to ratification – includes an end to member concessions, fair wage increases, and provides for full-time bus routes. The more than 2,000 blue collar employees are […]
Part Of Puerto Rico’s $72B Public Debt May Be Unconstitutional, New Report Says
New York – Members of VAMOS4PR, a network of stateside organizations and individuals taking a stand for a fair economy for all Puerto Ricans, will release the results of a report by Puerto Rico’s Debt Audit Commission, which is in the process of preparing a complete audit of the island’s $72 billion public debt. The […]
Logan Airport Workers to Join Global Day of Action Protesting Declining Standards
WHAT: Airport workers’ global day of action against declining standards: State House lobbying for $15-an-hour airport bill; South Station leafleting WHO: Airport workers and 32BJ members WHERE/WHEN: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM constituent lobbying at State House 2:30 PM South Station rally and leafletting, Main Entrance, corner Summer St & Atlantic Ave (workers […]
JFK Workers to Join First-Ever Airports Global Day of Action, Pledge to Uphold Airport Security in the Wake of Hightened Concerns
WHAT: JFK Airport Workers’ Security Delegation to JetBlue and AerLingus as part of airport workers’ global day of action against declining standards WHO: JetBlue and AerLingus’ subcontracted airport workers. WHEN: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:30am WHERE: […]