32BJ SEIU Throws Support Behind Lydia Edwards for State Senate
32BJ SEIU Throws Support Behind Lydia Edwards for State Senate Following a Silent March w/Edwards at Logan, EVP Roxana Rivera Announced the Union’s Endorsement ~The Boston City Councilor has a long track record of fighting alongside working families~ Boston, MA—On Tuesday, November 16—following an early morning silent march for better wages at Logan […]
Essential Airport Workers, Councilor Edwards Kicked out of Logan Airport For Exercising Their Free Speech Rights
Essential Airport Workers, Councilor Edwards Kicked out of Logan Airport For Exercising Their Free Speech Rights Workers & the Councilor Marched Silently Across Terminal A Carrying Empty Platters, Wearing Signs that Read “We Need More than Thanks. Give Us Raises!” ~Ahead of Massport’s Board Meeting Thursday & Thanksgiving travel, Boston Airport Workers Pushed Fight […]
32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsement of Michelle Wu in Boston Mayoral Race
32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsement of Michelle Wu in Boston Mayoral Race Union applauds Wu’s record of standing with working families, Commitment to a more equitable Boston Boston, MA—This Thursday, 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service’s union in Massachusetts and nationwide, is announcing its endorsement of City Councilor Michelle Wu in the Boston Mayoral race. If […]
32BJ Applauds Endorsed Candidates for Victories In Historic Boston Primaries
The following statement is attributable to Roxana Rivera, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers’ union in the country: We applaud our endorsed candidates in yesterday’s primaries for running strong, worker-centered campaigns. Congratulations to Boston City Council candidates Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, David Halbert, Carla Monteiro, Tania Fernandes Anderson, and Kendra Hicks […]
Union of Essential Workers Announces Endorsements for Boston City Council
Union of Essential Workers Announces Endorsements for Boston City Council BOSTON– Members of building service employees union 32BJ SEIU are proud to announce their endorsements today of the following candidates for Boston City Council: At- Large Candidates David Halbert Ruthzee Louijeune Julia Mejia Carla B. Monteiro District Candidates District 1: Lydia Edwards District 2: […]
Press Conference Shows Growing Support for Driver’s License Bill before Committee Hearing
WED @ 1: Press Conference Shows Growing Support for Driver’s License Bill before Committee Hearing Coalition unveils new law enforcement support at press conference; affected immigrants gather at State House WHO: Speakers include: Members of Cosecha Massachusetts; TPS and DACA recipients; 32BJ SEIU Vice President Roxana Rivera; Executive Director of the Brazilian Workers Center […]
32BJ SEIU & the Maintenance Contractors of New England Sign Contract Extension during Justice for Janitors Week
32BJ SEIU & the Maintenance Contractors of New England Sign Contract Extension during Justice for Janitors Week Essential Workers & their Employers Reach Hopeful Milestone As Mass. State of Emergency Expires *Interviews with members and leadership available upon request* Boston, MA.–On Wednesday—a day after Massachusetts’ state of emergency officially expired and weeks after Governor Baker […]
32BJ SEIU Applauds Mayor Janey’s Executive Order Addressing Wage Gap, Equity
32BJ SEIU Applauds Mayor Janey’s Executive Order Addressing Wage Gap, Equity Security Officers, Cleaners in Boston’s City Buildings Need & Deserve a Living Wage The following statement can be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU: “As Vice President of 32BJ SEIU— a union of mostly brown, Black, and immigrant essential […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Juan Jaramillo for State Rep/ Bryan Barash and Madeline Ranalli for Newton City Council
Union Workers Select Candidates Who Stand for Positive Change & Equity BOSTON—Following a member-led vetting process, 32BJ SEIU is endorsing its own Juan Jaramillo for State Rep, District 19 (Revere and Winthrop), as well as Bryan Barash and Madeline Ranalli for Newton City Council in March 2021’s special election. “These candidates have shown […]
32BJ Endorses Newcomers Consalvo, Fluker Oakley, Gravellese, Mermell, and Uyterhoeven in Democratic Primary
Building Service Workers’ Union also endorses full slate in other primary races BOSTON — 32BJ SEIU members in Massachusetts have voted to endorse a slate of candidates in the upcoming September 1 Democratic primary, including five candidates running for open seats and seven incumbents vying for re-election. Earlier, the union announced its strong endorsement for […]