32BJ SEIU Demands Release of Bodycam Footage Leading up to the Death of Karon Hylton on Behalf of a Relative Represented by the Union
The following statement is attributable to Jaime Contreras, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU, which represents over 20,000 Black and immigrant essential workers in the D.C. area, including a relative of Karon Hylton: “32BJ SEIU stands in solidarity with the family of Karon Hylton and the community in which the tragic event took place. His loss is felt […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Vincent Gray, Robert White and Trayon White for D.C. Council
Washington, D.C. – Essential janitors, security officers and contracted airport workers represented by 32BJ SEIU have endorsed Vincent Gray, Robert White and Trayon White for D.C. Council. “Essential workers risking their lives to keep us safe during the pandemic need leaders like these who will prioritize their livelihoods over corporate lobbyists,” said 32BJ Vice President, Jaime […]
32BJ SEIU AND SEIU VIRGINIA 512 SLAM RACIST PORTSMOUTH POLICE ARREST OF A VIRGINIA STATE SENATOR AND LOCAL NAACP LEADERS
Washington, D.C. – The statement below is attributable to Jaime Contreras, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU on behalf of over 20,000 essential property services members in the D.C. area, including over 6,000 in Virginia and David Broder, President of SEIU Virginia 512 on behalf of frontline public service workers in Fairfax and Loudoun counties and Home […]
While Most D.C. Commercial Building Owners Keep Essential Janitors on the Job, Carr Properties Lays off 40% Despite Collecting over 98% Rent in April
26 Years After ‘Justice for Janitors’ Campaign Targeting Carr, Industry Titan Continues Unjust Treatment Washington, D.C. – Over half of the commercial property owners in the D.C. area have not laid off any contracted janitors, as an overwhelming majority of their tenants have been paying rent during the pandemic. Of the over 600 owners, Carr Properties is an […]
As the Senate Returns Today, Dozens of DC, MD, VA Lawmakers Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
Workers Generate Over 100,000 Messages, Calls to Congressional Offices Urging Essential Pay, Layoff Protection Washington, D.C. – More than 354 state and local office holders throughout the northeast, including D.C., Maryland and Virginia leaders, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers who […]
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Federal Contractor Cuts Back Cleaning Staff at Postal Square Building
Washington, D.C. –Despite harrowing circumstances that warrant extra cleaning to keep offices safe for employees, a federal cleaning contractor, Electronic Metrology Laboratory, LLC (EML) is now using fewer office cleaners than its predecessor at the Postal Square Building. EML, which took over the contract last week, also refused to hire the predecessor’s longtime employees who had as much […]
Laid-Off BWI Airport Workers in Crisis before Vote for $60 Billion Airline Bailout
Airline bailout proposal excludes contracted airport workers who face dire consequences Baltimore, MD – The airlines’ lobbying group, Airlines for America (A4A) has told Congress that they are seeking the bailout to avoid layoffs, but meanwhile thousands of contracted airport workers are laid off, including 78 at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport who facing dire circumstances: Daijah […]
Laid-Off DCA, Dulles Airport Workers in Crisis as Vote on $60 Billion Airline Industry Bailout Looms
Low-wage workers on the frontlines of COVD demand protection from Congress Washington, D.C. – The airlines’ lobbying group, Airlines for America (A4A) has told Congress that they are seeking the bailout to avoid layoffs, but meanwhile thousands of contracted airport workers have been laid off. Layoffs at Washington’s Reagan National and Dulles International Airports will […]
Over 500 Contracted IAD, DCA and BWI Airport Workers to be Laid off and Demand Coverage from $60 Billion Airline Industry Bailout
Over 500 Contracted IAD, DCA and BWI Airport Workers to be Laid off and Demand Coverage from $60 Billion Airline Industry Bailout Airline bailout proposal contains NO provisions to protect contracted airport workers Washington, D.C. – The airlines’ lobbying group, Airlines for America (A4A) has told Congress that they are seeking the bailout to […]
D.C. Mayor Bowser, MD, VA and Baltimore Lawmakers Warn Commercial Building Owners not to Layoff or Cut Benefits to Cleaners on the Frontlines of Coronavirus
The following statement is attributable to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Montgomery County Executive Mark Elrich, Arlington County Board Member Katie Cristol, and Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott: “32BJ members are the office cleaners and security officers, among others who are on the frontlines of the Coronavirus crisis, […]