Multi-Racial Union Decries Anti-Black Violence, Calls for End to Systemic Racism
BOSTON – The following statement may be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU and head of the union in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “The day after the official memorial for Floyd George, our entire union remains outraged and heartbroken at his horrific murder at the hands of police, and we join countless […]
As Senate Returns to Washington Today, Elected officials including 38 in MA, Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
Boston, MA: More than 354 state and Local office holders throughout the northeast—among them 38 Massachusetts elected officials including State Senator Joseph Boncore, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards, and House Rep Christine Barber—sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers who are vital […]
Lawmakers Demand That Commercial Building Owners & Universities Offer Continued Pay, Benefits to All Cleaners on the Frontlines of Coronavirus
Working Families Need Economic Relief as Layoffs and Cuts in Hours Accelerate The following statement is attributable to: City Councilors—Boston: City Council President Kim Janey, Annissa Essaibi-George, Ed Flynn, Julia Mejia, Kenzie Bok, Lydia Edwards, Ricardo Arroyo; Cambridge: Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, Alanna Mallon, Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler, Marc McGovern, Patricia Nolan, Quinton Zondervan, Tim Toomey; Chelsea: Roy Avellaneda, Damali Vidot; Everett: Gerly […]
Immigrant Youth from Martha’s Vineyard & East Boston Hold Impassioned Press Conference, Lobby Day for Driver’s License Bill
Students Share Their Personal Stories of Immigration, Flood the Statehouse BOSTON: On Thursday, February 13th at 10:30am, upwards of 50 immigrant youth and children of immigrants—including those who are undocumented or have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)—held a press conference at 32BJ SEIU’s headquarters in Boston, followed by a march and lobby day at the State House […]
Immigrant Youth from Martha’s Vineyard, East Boston To Hold Valentine’s-Themed Day of Action for Driver’s Licenses
Youth Will Hold Press Conference/Speak Out for WFMA, Deliver Valentine’s to Supportive Elected Officials WHO: Immigrant youth and the children of immigrants, including those who are undocumented or have Temporary Protected Status; along with union workers and allies. WHAT: “Week of Love” press conference, March and lobby day for the Work and Family Mobility Act […]
Co-Chairs of the Driving Families Forward Coalition Celebrate Driver’s License Bill Moving Forward
The following joint statement may be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU, and Natalicia Tracy, Executive Director of the Brazilian Worker Center: As co-chairs of the Driving Families Forward coalition, we applaud the legislators with the House Transportation Committee for doing the right thing yesterday and voting the Work and Family […]
The Children of Undocumented Immigrants To Hold Holiday-Themed Press Conference for Passage of the Work & Family Mobility Act
Youth Appeal to Legislators to Grant Their Christmas Wish— Driver’s Licenses for their Parents WHO: The children of undocumented immigrants and other youth, their parents, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU Roxana Rivera, educators with the Boston Teachers Union, union workers, and community allies from the Driving Families Forward coalition. WHAT: “All I want for […]
32BJ SEIU & Allies to Announce Markey Endorsement at Press Conference
The Senator Has a Proven Track Record of Standing with Workers For Green Justice, Immigrant Rights & Union Jobs WHAT: Press Conference announcing 32BJ SEIU’s endorsement of Senator Edward Markey in the 2020 U.S. Senate Race WHO: Vice President of 32BJ SEIU Roxana Rivera, SEIU Local 888 Political Director Tom McKeever, Senator Edward Markey, […]
Lead Sponsors of the Work & Family Mobility Act Join Immigrants, Allies for Lobby Day
Advocates Hope to End 2019 with Even More Support for the Legislation (Spanish below/Español abajo) WHAT: Speak out followed by Lobby Day for the Work and Family Mobility Act WHO: Lead sponsors of the bill Senator Brendan Crighton and Representative Christine Barber (Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier is the third lead sponsor) HYM Investment Group Founding Partner/Managing […]
32BJ SEIU Applauds Endorsed Candidates, Members For Victories in Massachusetts Races
Cities Throughout the Commonwealth Have Elected Historically Progressive & Diverse Leadership Boston, Everett, Lowell, and Worcester, MA — The following statement may be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU: In the face of the Trump administration’s relentless attacks on working families, Massachusetts sent a clear message during last night’s elections of the […]