Massachusetts House of Representatives Overrides Governor’s Veto of Driver’s License Bill, 119-36
BOSTON —Today the Massachusetts House of Representatives overwhelmingly overrode Governor Charlie Baker’s veto of the Work and Family Mobility Act by a vote of 119 to 36. The vote was unchanged from the House’s historic passage of the bill in February, minus the absence of former Representative Tom Golden of Lowell, whose seat has remained […]
Amidst Allegations of Misleading Investors, Janitors Say Deutsche Bank also “Whitewashing” Mistreatment of Workers in their Buildings
Janitors will introduce shareholder’s proposal, asking for “no confidence” vote to their board (New York, NY) Amidst allegations against Deutsche Bank of misleading investors about “green” investments, janitors who say the company is also disregarding its Responsible Contractor policy by working with an anti-union cleaning contractor in Florida, delivered “pink slips” to company headquarters in New York […]
Janitors Say Deutsche Bank Disregards Own Policy, Hires Anti-Union Contractor that Mistreated and Abused Workers
WHAT: Union janitors deliver pink slips to Deutsche Bank headquarters, call on Supervisory Board to resign over ignoring its Responsible Contractor policy and working with anti-union contractor. WHO: Jaime Contreras, Executive V.P. of 32BJ SEIU, janitors who work in DWS Group buildings. WHERE: Deutsche Bank headquarters at 10 Columbus Circle, NYC WHEN: Wednesday, June 8th @12:30pm (New York, NY) Amidst allegations […]
500 32BJ SEIU BUILDING WORKERS WIN NEW POST-PANDEMIC CONTRACT AT CO-OP CITY
Deal must be ratified by 32BJ membership, and includes great pay raises, pension increases, no healthcare premium sharing, maintains sick leave and vacation benefits, continues funding for health, training and retirement Tentative agreement includes a 12.47% wage increase over 4 years NEW YORK, NY – 32BJ SEIU building workers and the Riverbay Corporation announced […]
HUNDREDS OF 32BJ SEIU CO-OP CITY BUILDING SERVICE ESSENTIAL WORKERS RALLY IN THE BRONX, AUTHORIZE BARGAINING COMMITTEE TO CALL FOR A STRIKE
New York, NY – Today, June 1st, an estimated 350 building services essential workers, including 32BJ SEIU members, rallied in the Bronx with supporters to demand that building management agree to a new contract for 500 CO-OP City porters, doorpersons, superintendents and handypersons that includes good wage increases, fully employer-paid health care for families and […]
Union of Janitors, Security officers and Airport Service Workers Endorse Ward 3 Candidate, Matt Frumin
Washington, D.C. –32BJ SEIU today announced their endorsement of D.C. Ward 3 candidate, Matt Frumin on behalf of the nation’s largest property services workers union, which includes over 21,000 contracted airport service workers, janitors and security officers in the D.C. area. “Matt Frumin will make it a top priority to ensure low-wage workers benefit from […]
BILL A3715 TO REFORM RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS REFORM PASSES ASSEMBLY LABOR COMMITTEE
NEWARK, N.J. — Bill A3715 successfully moved through the NJ Assembly Labor Committee with all Democrats voting in favor in a 6-3 party-line vote today. The bill, which was introduced on May 2nd by Assemblyman Paul Moriarty and Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly, seeks to limit the negative effects of restrictive covenants and no poach agreements on […]
CHIPOTLE WORKERS TAKE ACTION TO IMPLEMENT HISTORIC NY HERO ACT
NEW YORK, NY – Today, workers at four Chipotle stores delivered petitions to Chipotle managers to initiate the formation of Workplace Safety Committees, as provided by New York’s historic HERO Act of 2021. Chipotle workers will speak out about their working conditions at Chipotle and the health and safety issues that they continue to experience. […]
Union of Janitors, Security officers and Airport Service Workers Endorse Bruce Spiva for Attorney General
Washington, D.C. –32BJ SEIU today announced their endorsement of Bruce Spiva for Attorney General on behalf of the nation’s largest property services workers union, which includes over 21,000 contracted airport service workers, janitors and security officers in the D.C. area. “Bruce Spiva will prioritize helping working-class families better afford the high cost of living in […]
VICTORY! 32BJ SEIU Endorsed Candidates Win in key Municipal Election in Newark and Patterson
NEWARK, N.J. — 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, with 13,000 members in New Jersey, celebrates the victories of our union-endorsed pro-working families’ candidates who won big on today’s municipal election. For Mayor of the State’s largest city, Newark, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, will be serving a second term joined by […]