Puzder Should Have Never Been Nominated
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU: “Fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder should have never been nominated to lead a department once headed by Frances Perkins, a true working-class hero. That’s why today, as we celebrate Puzder’s withdrawal, we should also honor Perkins and the many men and women who […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Keith Ellison for DNC Chair
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU: “As a union representing 163,000 working Americans, we are proud to endorse Keith Ellison for Democratic National Committee Chair. Representative Ellison is offering an inclusive vision for a Democratic Party ready to channel the energy generated by millions of people across America […]
32BJ Statement on the Arrest of DREAMer Daniel Ramirez
The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: Arresting a young DACA recipient with deep roots in our country is not only cruel and outrageous but an affront to our core principles and democratic values. Daniel Ramirez should be […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Stephanie Hansen for DE Senate
NEW CASTLE-32BJ SEIU—the union representing Delaware commercial office cleaners—announced today that its members have endorsed Stephanie Hansen in the special election for State Senate District 10. “I work hard to support my family. I support Stephanie Hansen because I need someone who will work hard to level the playing field for me and my family,” […]
32BJ Endorses Slate of Progressive Leaders for Re-election in NYC Races
NEW YORK—32BJ members today announced their endorsements for progressive leaders in New York City government. As President Trump’s administration and Republicans in the Senate and House are pushing anti-worker and anti-immigrant policies at the federal level, it is more important than ever, to have local leaders who will stand up for working people. “New York […]
New York City Fight for $15 Workers Join Nationwide Protests Declaring Trump Labor Nominee Unfit to Serve
NEW YORK – Days ahead of Andy Puzder’s confirmation hearing for labor secretary, workers in the Fight for $15 took their protest to McDonald’s Monday during the lunchtime rush to demand the fast-food mogul withdraw his nomination or be rejected by the U.S. Senate. Workers in New York City protested at McDonald’s to stress their […]
Divisive ICE Raids Are Not the Solution to Our Immigration System
The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: “As a labor union representing thousands of immigrant workers, we are greatly disturbed by the recent raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on hundreds of hardworking immigrants in 6 states. […]
Statement from 32BJ President Hector Figueroa on Passing of Doorman Miguel Gonzalez:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of doorman and 32BJ member Miguel Gonzalez, who passed away this morning while shoveling snow at the building where he worked for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children and all those who knew and cared about him, including his coworkers and the […]
NEXT SCOTUS JUSTICE MUST BE A CHECK ON EXTREMISM
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: “The discriminatory and xenophobic actions on refugees and immigrants imposed by President Trump make clear that the next justice to the Supreme Court must be willing to serve as a check […]
Governor Cuomo & 32BJ Announce the Transportation Worker Protection Act After Islamaphobic attack on an airport worker
It was a difficult week for Muslims and Immigrants in New York City. For JFK airport workers, the political rhetoric of hate and the politics of racial and religious discrimination have hit hard right here at home. From religious discrimination in the workplace, to a physical attack on a Muslim worker, to joining thousands of […]