Elected Leaders Stand with 32BJ SEIU Cleaners in Fight for $15/hr
-Cleaners visited lawmakers on the opening day of the legislative session demanding betters wages for all workers– Dover, Del – As Delaware elected leaders returned to session at the State Capitol this afternoon, 32BJ SEIU cleaners were on hand to demand a minimum of $15 an hour for all workers across the First State. […]
VAMOS4PR Statement on Release of $8 Billion in Aid for Puerto Rico
Version en español a seguir VAMOS4PR Statement on Release of $8 Billion in Aid for Puerto Rico The following statement can be attributed to Javier S. Cuebas, Executive Director of VAMOS4PR and VAMOS4PR Action: “While we are heartened to see the Trump Administration finally release $8 billion of the long overdue federal aid, this is just a small step forward to […]
Transportation Center Workers Tell Albany Lawmakers: We Need Health Care that Won’t Cause a Crisis for Us
32BJ SEIU says providing a way for transportation center workers to get quality, affordable health insurance is the union’s 2020 legislative priority ALBANY, NY— Jordany Bueno Vasquez, a shy LaGuardia Airport wheelchair agent, was at first reluctant to tell state legislators his health care story. But that was before he realized many of his […]
32BJ SEIU: State of State Address Builds Working Families
The following statement may be attributed to Kevin Brown, Vice President and New Jersey State Director of 32BJ SEIU: “Our union of airport workers, janitors, security officers, doorpersons and school cafeteria workers is proud to stand with Gov. Murphy again this year as he lays out the framework to continue an agenda that benefits New Jersey working […]
32BJ Hails Continued Injunction against “Public Charge” Rule
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President 32BJ SEIU: “As one of the nation’s largest unions with majority immigrant membership, we commend the 2nd U.S. District Court of Appeals for refusing yesterday to lift an injunction blocking the implementation of the Trump administration’s ‘public charge’ rule, which would deny green cards to […]
32BJ SEIU Cleaners in Wilmington Win $15/hr., Now Fighting for Workers Across Delaware
–Elected leaders, supporters to stand with workers as they demand a living wage – Dover– On the heels of winning $15 an hour in their new four-year agreement, 32BJ SEIU cleaners will hold a press conference and lobby day on Tuesday, January 14 at 1pm at the State Capitol to encourage lawmakers to push […]
32BJ SEIU Applauds Automatic Voter Registration Passage in Senate
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: “On behalf of our 175,000 members, our union applauds the New York State Senate for taking this important step to strengthen our democracy by approving Automatic Voter Registration. This much-needed reform will help New Yorkers make their voices heard at the ballot […]
VAMOS4PR Statement on the earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Version en español a seguir VAMOS4PR Statement on the earthquakes in Puerto Rico The following statement can be attributed to Javier S. Cuebas, Executive Director of VAMOS4PR and VAMOS4PR Action: “Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and friends in Puerto Rico after the earthquakes that have caused loss of life and serious damage on the […]
32BJ Statement on the earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Version en español a seguir The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “Our 32BJ members extend deepest solidarity to our family and friends in Puerto Rico, including members of our sister locals SPT and UGT, after the fatal earthquakes that have struck the island. The loss of life and […]
Negotiations Begin for 800 32BJ SEIU Office Cleaners and their Employers
-Delaware cleaners need $15 an hour to provide for their families- Wilmington, De – Bargaining opened Tuesday afternoon for nearly 800 32BJ SEIU janitors who clean offices in downtown Wilmington and New Castle County. The workers are determined to negotiate a strong four-year agreement with their employers—representatives of commercial cleaning contractors. The majority part-time work […]