32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsements in MA Municipal Elections
Boston – Citing a strong commitment to working families, 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) announced today its list of endorsements for candidates running in municipal elections across Massachusetts. In addition, 32BJ is also endorsing Michael Brady for State Senator in the Brockton special election. “These candidates have demonstrated a deep commitment to the […]
Logan Airport Cleaning Contractor Cited For Workplace Safety Violations
Boston, MA –ReadyJet Inc., a JetBlue, Delta and US Airways cleaning contractor with a history of health and safety and labor violations has repeatedly put workers at Logan International Airport in danger of being injured by exposing them to dangerous chemicals and other workplace hazards, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration says. OSHA issued ReadyJet […]
Federal Judge Says Cross Point’s Contractor Must Rehire Janitors
Lowell, MA– An administrative law judge has ruled that the cleaning contractor, Emerald Green Building Services, engaged in unlawful actions when it refused to hire incumbent janitors at Cross Point Towers, Lowell’s premier office building, and Nagog Park, an office park in Acton. The judge found that Emerald Green unlawfully refused to hire the incumbent workers […]
Logan Airport Workers to Protest Recidivist Airport Contractor
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10AM at JFK Federal Building 5 Sudbury St, Boston, MA 02203 Boston, MA –Logan International Airport workers will rally on Thursday morning outside the JFK Building to demand that aviation contractors step up health and safety protocols. Just weeks after Delta’s contractor ReadyJet Inc. was cited by the Occupational Safety […]
As President Obama Celebrates Labor Day in Boston, Hundreds at “Invisible No More” Rally Will Carry on Fight for $15
WHAT: Labor Day: Invisible No More Rally — The Fight for $15 Goes On! WHEN Monday, September 7, 2015: 11:30 AM gathering; Noon speaking program; March to follow WHERE: Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108 WHO: Rally and March speakers include: Roxana Rivera, Vice President 32BJ SEIU Darius Cephas, McDonald’s worker, National […]
Over 100 Logan Airport Workers to Go on Strike
Boston, MA— As vacation-goers get ready to fly out of Logan, more than 100 non-union contracted airplane cleaners and baggage will go on strike to protest unfair labor practices committed by their employer, airline contractor G2 Secure Staff. G2 is currently under federal investigation by the National Labor Relations Board for violation of workers’ rights. This contractor provides services for Delta, American and […]
WeWork Cleaners to Rally for Fair Pay
Boston, MA – WeWork, the hip co-working start-up, valued at $10 billion by investors, likes to brand itself as “a space, community, and services you need to make a life, not just a living.” Apparently, in Boston this doesn’t apply to the contracted cleaners who pick up after the darling of the sharing economy who will be […]
Crosspoint Towers Janitors To Strike
Lowell, MA—Longtime cleaners of Crosspoint Towers, Lowell’s premier office building, will go on strike Tuesday morning to protest unfair labor practices committed by the building’s cleaning contractor Emerald Green Cleaning. The National Labor Relations Board is currently investigating Emerald Green Cleaning for discriminatory refusing to hire all but a handful of cleaners because of their […]
Logan Airport Workers on Strike
Boston, MA— Nearly 100 non-union contracted airplane cleaners and baggage went on strike Wednesday to protest unfair labor practices committed by their employers, ReadyJet Inc. and G2 Secure staff. These contractors provide services for JetBlue, US Airways, Delta and other airlines. Both companies are currently under federal investigation for violation of workers’ rights. “Workers, any workers, but specially […]
Nearly 100 Logan Airport Workers to Go on Strike
Boston, MA— Nearly 100 non-union contracted airplane cleaners and baggage handlers will go on strike to protest unfair labor practices committed by their employers, ReadyJet Inc. and G2 Secure staff. These contractors provide services for JetBlue, US Airways, Delta and other airlines. Both companies are currently under federal investigation for violating workers’ rights. Worker Intimidation. ReadyJet managers […]