32BJ Statement Regarding Possible Gig Worker Legislation
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg and is based on draft text of the legislation share with the union: “Our initial review of the draft legislation regarding app-based drivers and delivery workers raises serious concerns about how it would impact workers. We believe that legislation that addresses gig economy […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President Building services union of 85,000 NY members also backs Mariya Markh for NYC Council in District 48 NEW YORK— The largest building service union in New York today announced that it is endorsing Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President. “Throughout his career as an advocate and City […]
Nation’s Largest Property Services Union with 20,000 Frontline Workers in DC Area and Virginia Announce Delegate Endorsements in Virginia
Arlington, VA – Members of the Service Employees International (SEIU) 32BJ today announced their endorsement of incumbent Delegates Candi King, Kathleen Murphy, Jeff Bourne, Alfonso Lopez, Lamont Bagby, Betsy Carr, Ken Plum and Elizabeth Guzman. 32BJ SEIU represents 7,000 frontline janitors, security officers and airport workers in Virginia among over 20,000 in the D.C. area and […]
32BJ’s Bragg On Conviction of George Floyd’s Killer: Justice Has Been Served
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, 32BJ SEIU President. “We hope this ruling brings a sorely needed measure of relief and peace to the family of George Floyd, and that it signals a step in the right direction towards repairing our broken policing and judicial systems. Televising the horrific play-by-play of George Floyd’s murder […]
Union Representing 7,000 Frontline Janitors and Airport Workers in Virginia Endorse Attorney General Mark Herring
Richmond, VA – Members of 32BJ of the Service Employees International (SEIU) today announced their endorsement of Attorney General Mark Herring, inspired by his lawsuit against the Trump Administration to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) among many other actions to support working families. The union, which represents 7,000 frontline janitors and airport workers among over 20,000 […]
32BJ SEIU on Daunte Wright Killing By the Police
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers union in the nation, with over 175,000 members in 11 states: “We are outraged by yet another police killing of an unarmed Black man in Minnesota. Daunte Wright should be alive today. Just as the Derek Chauvin trial […]
Contracted Workers at BWI Airport Cheer Final Passage of Bill Increasing Wages
Annapolis, MD – With today’s passage of the Secure Maryland Wage Act, contracted workers at BWI Marshall Airport and Baltimore Penn Station, who are paid as little as $8.50 per hour plus tips could see an increase in their wages. The bill, sponsored by Maryland Senator Antonio Hayes and Delegate Kriselda Valderrama was approved by a supermajority. “The majority […]
Property Service Workers Union Says Amazon’s Multi-Million Dollar War on Workers Underscores Urgent Need for Pro Act Passage “In most states, it is easier to buy an AR-15 than it is to join a union”
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property service workers union, with over 175,000 members in 11 states: “Amazon may have won this vote but they will not always be able to silence the voices of its workers with multi-million dollar anti-union campaigns forever. We have […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on Firing of Doormen at 360 W 43rd St
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: “We were recently notified that the employer, the Brodsky corporation terminated both the doorman and concierge on duty during the heinous attack of a 65 year-old, woman of Filipino descent on March 29 in front of 360 W 43rd Street. The doorman and […]
32BJ STATEMENT ON ANTI-ASIAN ATTACK OUTSIDE 360 W 43RD ST
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “We unequivocally condemn all acts of hate against the AAPI community. The attack at 360 West 43rd Street is appalling and is yet another example of the unbridled hate and terror against our AAPI neighbors. We are disgusted and outraged by the attack […]