32BJ: The Loss of Amazon Headquarters Is a Lost Opportunity for NYC
The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country. The news that Amazon has decided to cancel its plans to build its second headquarters in New York City is a disappointing development for working people in our city. This is a lost opportunity […]
32BJ SEIU Responds to Budget Deal with No Back Pay
The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “We are deeply disappointed that a final deal did not include back pay for the thousands of federally-contracted workers who lost pay during President Trump’s ill-fated 35 day-long shutdown. Despite promising back pay, Trump went back on his word and cruelly said […]
32BJ SEIU Executive Board Passes Resolution Supporting Green New Deal
Union Renews Long-Time Commitment to Renewable Energy & Good Jobs for All Communities The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country: “As a union representing 163,000 doormen, security officers, cleaners and airport workers up and down the east coast, we support the […]
32BJ Demands Potential Shutdown Deal Include Back Pay for Federally-Contracted Workers
The following statement is attributable to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “As the shutdown created more suffering for hardworking people by the day, we are relieved that the government is set to reopen but we will not give up the fight until our members get the back pay the president promised and they deserve.” […]
Union Representing Furloughed Federally Contracted Workers Responds to Senate’s Failed Votes
The following statement is attributable to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “Today the Republican-controlled Senate proved that it owns the Trump Shutdown and is willing to hold the nation hostage as long as it takes to appease the President and his shrinking base. “As federal workers find themselves facing eviction, loss of health care, […]
The Federal Government Should Be Reopened
The following statement is attributable to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “Thousands of our union brothers and sisters, along with over 800,000 federal employees are severely suffering from the President’s refusal to allow the government to reopen. Their lives and those of the DREAMers and TPS holders shouldn’t be used as a political football. […]
32BJ Statement On Passing Of Luis Garden Acosta
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “We at 32BJ SEIU were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of the great Nuyorican activist Luis Garden Acosta, a tireless, deeply ethical and holistic fighter for Puerto Ricans, Latinos, and for his beloved community of Los Sures, South Williamburg in […]