32BJ Applauds Bobby Wilson’s Historic Primary Victory against Longtime City Council Incumbent
Pittsburgh – 32BJ SEIU members are victorious in Pittsburgh’s primary election on Tuesday. After knocking on thousands of doors across the city for endorsed candidates and District 1 newcomer for City Council, Bobby Wilson, members are celebrating his historic upset of 13-year incumbent, Councilwoman Darlene Harris. This was Wilson’s third attempt for the seat. In […]
32BJ: PROUD TO ENDORSE MELINDA KATZ FOR QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country. “32BJ is proud to join the diverse base of local elected officials, other labor unions and community groups throughout Queens in our endorsement of Melinda Katz in her campaign for District Attorney. Not only does Borough President Katz deeply […]
Philadelphia Becomes the First City in the Nation to Pass Industrywide ‘Just Cause’ Legislation
Parking Workers Score Historic Victory to Transform a Low-Wage Industry Philadelphia–Today, the city of Philadelphia became the first city in the nation to pass industrywide “Just Cause” legislation. The “Just Cause” legislation will apply to more than 1,000 parking workers who work in a low-wage industry where mistreatment and firings are common. “Today’s victory for […]
BFC Hires Responsible Contractor at Residential Buildings in NYC
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, Secretary Treasurer of 32BJ SEIU: “32BJ was pleased to hear the news that BFC quickly addressed the wage theft issue at Jupiter 21 by firing its irresponsible contractor, Elite Investigations, which stole nearly $95,000 from its building service workers. It is also encouraging to hear that […]
32BJ STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION PRESIDENT LARRY HANLEY
The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “Our 32BJ brothers and sisters are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of our brother Larry Hanley, who has for decades been a stalwart comrade in arms in labor and social struggles. We will sorely miss the righteous passion and […]
Minimum Wage Workers and Allies Applaud Passage of $15 Bill in House
HARTFORD, Conn. — The $15 for CT Coalition congratulated House Democrats today after the Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. “We are pleased that a $15 minimum wage bill has passed the House and we encourage the Senate to quickly pass it […]
32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsed Candidates for 2019 Primary Election
Philadelphia- Today, 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents 12,000 workers in the city—including commercial office cleaners, security officers and Philadelphia School District workers—announced its list of endorsed candidates for the 2019 Primary Election. Jim Kenney, Mayor Mark Squilla, Council District 1 Kenyatta Johnson, Council District 2 Jannie Blackwell, Council District 3 Curtis […]
FOLLOWING EXPLOSIVE CBS EXPOSE ON HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AT MIAMI AIRPORT, FL LAWMAKERS DEMAND AIRLINES TAKE ACTION
Representative Shalala to hold roundtable to investigate reports of broken-down airport vehicles with no brakes, roach infestations, not enough time to adequately clean plane cabins. Airport workers say they are retaliated against for speaking out against inhumane conditions WHO: Representatives Donna Shalala (D- 27th District) and Frederica Wilson (D-24th District), Miami Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins (District 5), Miami, […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Challengers Erika Almirón and Isaiah Thomas for Council At Large
Philadelphia- Today, 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents 12,000 workers in the city—including commercial office cleaners, security officers and Philadelphia School District workers—announced its endorsements of Erika Almiron and Isaiah Thomas for Council At Large. “Erika Almirón has been at the forefront of the fight to ensure that immigrants are treated with […]
32BJ Endorses Incumbent Progressive Candidates for City and County Races
Pittsburgh – 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services workers’ union in the nation with 6,500 members across Western Pennsylvania announced its endorsed candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. “These elected leaders share in our vision of an equal and just society. They believe working men and women should earn a family-sustaining wage and have access to […]