32BJ SEIU Decries Detention of MIT Janitor Francisco Rodriguez
The following statement may be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Vice-President of 32BJ SEIU District 615: “The detention of Francisco Rodriguez by USCIS is a despicable act that our union and our community will fight all the way. Francisco, a member of 32BJ, MIT janitor, father of US citizens, small business owner and all around exemplary […]
Strikes Suspended at LaGuardia, Newark, JFK, PHL Airports
The following statement on the suspension of the service workers strikes at LaGuardia, Newark, JFK and Philadelphia International Airport can be attributed to Rob Hill Vice President of 32BJ SEIU: “With strikes looming at Newark, LaGuardia, JFK and Philadelphia International airports, American Airlines and 32BJ SEIU have entered into last minute discussions. The strike, involving […]
Nearly 200 Terminal Cleaners at Reagan National Airport Authorize Strike
Washington, D.C. –Nearly 200 Reagan National Airport cleaners have authorized a strike against their employer, MBS, a Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) contractor, if necessary to protest a lack of affordable health care and income that doesn’t keep up with MWAA’s living wage. The vote comes as American Airlines and 32BJ SEIU enter into last […]
At Irish Famine Memorial, U.S. Senator Markey & Advocates Demand End of Mass Deportation & Anti-Immigrant Bills
BOSTON — Two days after our Nation of Immigrants celebrated the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Senator Ed Markey joined members of labor and non-profit organizations by the Irish Famine Memorial in downtown Boston to remind federal lawmakers and the Trump administration of the immigrant tradition that has made America great for over 200 […]
Federal Agency Orders Airline Contractor to Reinstate Wheelchair Attendant at Dulles International Airport and Provide Back Pay
Washington, D.C. – A Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board has found that the Huntleigh Corporation fired a Dulles International Airport wheelchair attendant in retaliation for her participation in a 2016 strike to protest Huntleigh’s poverty wages. The NLRB will seek reinstatement for Swartha Tujare and an estimated $8,000 in back pay from December […]
32BJ SEIU Celebrates First Increase to Minimum Wage Under #FightFor15 Legislation
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, low-wage security officers and janitors represented by 32BJ of the Service Employees International (SEIU) celebrated the first minimum wage increase, made possible by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council’s #FightFor15 legislation. 32BJ is part of the Fight for $15 movement that’s helping workers in more than 190 cities, 33 […]
32BJ SEIU, BTU, SEIU Local 888 Endorse Lydia Edwards for Boston City Council
BOSTON — On Thursday at 10:30, 32BJ SEIU, representing 18,000 property service workers in Massachusetts joined with Boston Teachers Union, representing 10,000 education professionals, and SEIU Local 888, representing over 8,000 public service and higher education workers in Massachusetts, to announce their joint endorsement of Lydia Edwards for the District 1 seat to represents the North End, Charlestown and East Boston. “Lydia […]
32BJ Hudson Valley Members Endorse George Latimer for County Executive
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—32BJ members in the Hudson Valley today announced their endorsement of George Latimer for Westchester County Executive. Latimer currently serves as State Senator for New York’s 37th District, which includes the towns of White Plains, Rye and Yonkers. “Whether in the State Senate, the Assembly, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, or the Rye […]
32BJ Endorses Westchester County Candidates
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.— 32BJ members in the Hudson Valley today announced their slate of endorsements in upcoming elections across Westchester County. “32BJ members have chosen to support these candidates for their commitment to issues crucial to the working men and women of the Hudson Valley, including paid sick days, sensible and humane treatment of immigrants, […]
MIA Airport Workers to Strike Just Before July 4th Weekend
Baggage handlers, Skycaps, and Ramp agents, employed by Ultra Aviation, an airline subcontractor for international airlines, to walk off job for 24 hours Workers say they’re being underpaid, enrolled in fake health insurance plans WHAT: Rally to support striking airport workers at Miami International Airport. WHO: Baggage handlers, skycaps, customer service agents, wheelchair attendants and […]