32BJ Members Endorse Tom Suozzi for Congress
NEW YORK— 32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Tom Suozzi to represent Long Island and Queens in Congress. Suozzi, a CPA and attorney, has served as mayor of his hometown, Glen Cove, NY, and as Nassau County Executive. Before Suozzi took office as Nassau County Executive, the county was on the brink of […]
32BJ Members Endorse Jamaal Bailey for NY State Senate
NEW YORK— 32BJ members today announced their endorsement of Jamaal Bailey for New York State Senate to represent District 36 in the Bronx. “Jamaal Bailey is a committed political leader and activist for working people in the Bronx and we know that he will be the advocate they need in the State Senate,” said 32BJ […]
Forum on Creating a Pittsburgh that Works for Working People
Pittsburgh – A panel featuring economists, community leaders, and elected officials discussed solutions for issues impacting Pittsburghers this afternoon at the August Wilson Center. Nearly 100 people, including members of City Council, were on hand to hear the findings of the new report, A Pittsburgh That Works for Working People by the Center on Wisconsin […]
VAMOS4PR Statement On Opposition To New House Bill To Address Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
The draft bill released by the U.S. House of Representatives addressing some aspects of Puerto Rico’s public debt crisis fails to meet standards that will protect pensions, workers’ rights and democratic rights of the people of Puerto Rico. As a network of labor, progressive and community-based organizations committed to a sustainable future for Puerto Rico, […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on the Death of Chris Trakimas
Statement from Ernie Bennett, District 1201 Assistant Area Leader: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our member, Chris Trakimas. Chris was a devoted father, grandfather and a long-time, school district mechanic. His death is a horrifying reminder that budget cuts can cost lives. The safety of the hardworking men and women who maintain our […]
32BJ SEIU Praises Newark Executive Order Calling For A $15 Wage For Workers
Newark—32BJ SEIU applauds Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for taking bold action to help airport workers and other low wage workers get what they deserve—a $15 minimum wage. The wage hike proposal is part of a broad executive order the mayor has signed to improve the city’s lease agreement with the Port Authority of NY/NJ. “Mayor […]
Commercial Office Cleaners, Security Officers and Blue Collar School District Workers Lobby for the Soda Tax
PHILADELPHIA-Members of 32BJ SEIU, part of the growing Philadelphians for a Fair Future coalition, Thursday will lobby City Council to support the Mayor’s budget proposals, including a soda tax to fund pre-k, community schools and 10,000 green jobs. Mayor Kenney will greet the citizen lobbyists at 1:45pm in the Mayor’s office. The lobby visit comes […]
New York Security Officers Settle Contract
NEW YORK – New York security officers avoided a potential strike last week when they reached a tentative deal with their employers that raises their wages and benefits for the next four years. 32BJ security officers protect some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the 9/11 Memorial, The New York Public Library, Time Warner Center […]
NY and NJ Airport Workers Begin Historic Contract Negotiations
This morning 7,000 airport workers in New York and New Jersey begin bargaining a first union contract for subcontracted airport workers in the region— baggage handlers, security officers, sky caps, cabin cleaners, terminal cleaners, customer service agents and others. Hundreds of airport workers gathered at their union headquarters for the event and were joined by […]
Cambridge Higher Ed and Biotech Workers Rally Wednesday
WHO: Cleaners, tradespeople & security officers at MIT, Harvard and Bio Tech Commercial Buildings WHAT: Rally to Raise Cambridge with Good Jobs WHERE: Rally at Kendall Square T stop, followed by march to Technology Square WHEN: 3:30 PM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On Wednesday at 3:30 PM service workers from across Cambridge […]