Massachusetts Law Permitting Residents to Apply for a Driver’s License regardless of Immigration Status Becomes Effective Today
BOSTON —Today marks the effective date of the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA), a law that allows immigrants without authorized status to apply for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license using specific proofs of identity and of Massachusetts residency. Detailed information on the process and online registration for appointments are available through the Registry of […]
Boston U. Workers Settle Contract with Highest Raises to Date
Boston, MA–On Thursday, November 10, Boston University’s over 700 custodians, carpenters, and other tradespeople represented by 32BJ SEIU voted overwhelmingly to ratify a 4-year agreement with raises of 14 percent over the life of the contract, plus a service recognition stipend of $1,000, which BU will pay all the workers in December. These raises are the […]
Building Service Workers’ Union Celebrates Strong Rhode Island Wins in Election 2022
PROVIDENCE, RI —Though a few exceedingly close races remain to be called, the janitors, security officers and other building service workers of Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union today began celebrating a resounding streak of victories in Rhode Island this hotly contested midterm. The following statement may be credited to Dan Nicolai, the […]
MASSACHUSETTS VOTES “YES” ON QUESTION 4, SECURING SAFER ROADS AND IMMIGRANT MOBILITY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
BOSTON, MA — Official results today affirm that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts voted “yes” on Ballot Question 4, keeping the Work and Family Mobility Act in place and allowing all qualified residents, regardless of immigration status, to pass a road test, buy insurance, obtain a license, and legally drive in Massachusetts. “The passage of […]
Building Service Workers’ Union Endorses Governor McKee for Re-Election
UNIONDALE, New York—Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union announces its endorsement of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee for re-election. The union represents hundreds of janitors, security officers and other members who live and/or work in Rhode Island. “As we draw close to election day, members have stood up to say that Dan McKee is […]
CONGRESSWOMAN AYANNA PRESSLEY JOINS SUPPORTERS FOR THE ‘YES ON 4’ FOR SAFER ROADS CAMPAIGN AND KICKS OFF CANVASS IN ROXBURY
BOSTON — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley greeted volunteers for the ‘Yes On 4’ for Safer Roads campaign and kicked off a canvass outside the Kroc Center in Roxbury today. A longtime advocate for the Work and Family Mobility Act, Pressley joins a broad coalition of law enforcement, labor unions, immigrant rights organizations, transportation and public health […]
32BJ SEIU Announces Mass. Endorsements in General Election
BOSTON—Following a member-led vetting process, 32BJ SEIU is endorsing 17 candidates for political office for the general election on November 8. The candidates have demonstrated their commitment to working families and racial and economic justice, including committing to upholding the Work and Family Mobility Act, which was passed earlier this year and will ensure that […]
LAW ENFORCEMENT SPEAKS IN SUPPORT OF DRIVER’S LICENSE LAW FOR SAFER ROADS FOR ALL
BOSTON — Officials from the broad coalition of Massachusetts law enforcement leaders who have endorsed the Work and Family Mobility Act (WFMA) gathered at 32BJ SEIU’s union hall in Boston today to voice their support for the driver’s license law, which is now before the voters on Ballot Question Four. A yes vote would preserve […]
32BJ SEIU’s statement on the Suffolk County DA’s race.
The following statement is attributable to Roxana Rivera, Executive Vice President of 32BJ SEIU. “We are troubled by the allegations against Ricardo Arroyo detailed in recent Boston Globe articles. As a union that stands with women and all victims of sexual violence, 32BJ SEIU has made the decision to no longer endorse in the Suffolk […]
Coalition Launches VOTE YES Campaign to Retain New Driver’s License Law
BOSTON —On Friday, the Driving Families Forward coalition filed paperwork with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance to support the state’s new driver’s license law by launching the Vote YES for Work and Family Mobility committee. On Thursday, June 9, The Work and Family Mobility Act became state law when the Massachusetts Senate […]