32BJ SEIU Condemns Maryland Governor Hogan’s Veto of Paid Sick Leave Legislation
“By forcing workers to have to make hard decisions on matters of life or death, financial ruin or stability, Hogan is channeling the spirit of Trump right here in Maryland,” said Jaime Contreras, Vice President of 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union. “Paid sick leave is common sense policy supported by an overwhelming majority […]
Workers Urge NYC Council to Vote Yes on Package of Bills for Fair Work Week & Better Jobs
NEW YORK— Cashiers, cooks and delivery people welcomed the news that the City Council will vote on Wednesday, May 24th, on vital legislation that will improve the schedules and lives of workers across New York City. The council will vote on a package of scheduling bills for a fair work week for fast-food […]
Haitian TPS Should Be Extended Beyond 6 Months
The following statement on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians living in the U.S. can be attributed to Hector Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU: Granting TPS extension to the 50,000 hardworking, law-abiding Haitian already living peaceful and productive lives among us is the right thing to do for humanitarian and national security reasons. There’s strong […]
32BJ Applauds Mayor Bill Peduto’s Primary Victory
The following statement can be attributed to Sam Williamson, 32BJ SEIU Western Pennsylvania District Leader: “We congratulate Mayor Bill Peduto on his primary election win. He is committed to helping working men, women and their families better themselves through union organizing, the Fight for $15, affordable housing, investment in universal pre-K, and job growth. From […]
MIA Airport Workers Say They Were Underpaid: Airline Contractor Could Face Millions in Back Pay and Penalties
WHAT: Presentation to County Commission by a health insurance expert that Ultra Aviation, an MIA subcontractor for Avianca and LATAM, is violating the Living Wage Ordinance by not providing a qualifying health plan, and unlawfully paying workers the lower living wage rate. Press availability with affected airport workers will follow immediately after the presentation. WHO: Kathryn […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Alan Butkovitz for Controller
PHILADELPHIA-32BJ SEIU—the union representing Philadelphia commercial officer cleaners, security officers, blue collar school district workers and contracted airport workers—today announced that it has endorsed Alan Butkovitz for Controller. “Controller Butkovitz has been tireless in rooting out corruption in charter schools and ensuring that our schools are safe for the children of Philadelphia,” said Gabe Morgan, […]
32BJ Members Endorse Candidates in NYC & NY State Races
NEW YORK—32BJ members today announced their endorsements for candidates in upcoming City Council and State races. Union members are focused on electing progressive city and state candidates this year to fight back against the anti-worker and anti-immigrant policies of the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress. “It is more important than ever to have local […]
Over 3000 NYC Fast-Food Workers & Supporters Sign Petition Calling for Fair Work Week & Good Jobs
NEW YORK– Fast-food workers will be at City Hall today to deliver over 3000 messages to the New York City Council from their coworkers and their supporters calling on Council members to pass laws that will enable workers in the industry to fund their own nonprofit organization with paycheck deductions and provide more regular work […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on Obamacare Repeal Bill
The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “With the passage of the healthcare bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the GOP House majority is teaming up with an administration of the 1% and for the 1% with a clear goal: to take away healthcare from millions of people, […]
32BJ SEIU Connecticut Calls for End of Deportation Proceedings against Derby Resident Luis Barrios
The following statement may be attributed to Juan Hernandez, District Leader of 32BJ SEIU Connecticut: “We join community members and legislators in calling for a halt to the scheduled deportation of Luis Barrios tomorrow. A married father of four U.S.-citizen children, Mr. Barrios has no criminal record, has lived in this country for a quarter […]