Union’s Slate of Endorsed Candidates Win Democratic Primary Races
32BJ pledges support for Cabrera, Farrar, Gibson, McGee, and Moore, as well as Biden/Harris ticket HARTFORD, Conn. — 32BJ SEIU, a union representing some 5,000 janitors, security officers and other property service workers across Connecticut, extends congratulations to Jorge Cabrera, Kate Farrar, Rep. Bobby Gibson, Rep. Brandon McGee and Sen. Marilyn Moore in their […]
32BJ Endorses Cabrera, Farrar, Gibson, McGee and Moore
For more information: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692, fsoults@seiu32bj.org HARTFORD, Conn. — 32BJ SEIU Connecticut members have voted to endorse five Connecticut General Assembly candidates in the upcoming August 11 Democratic primary: Jorge Cabrera and Marilyn Moore for the Senate, and Kate Farrar, Bobby Gibson, and Brandon McGee for the House of Representatives. The following statement […]
As Senate Returns to Washington Today, Dozens of CT Legislators & Mayors Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
HARTFORD, Conn. — More than 354 state and local office holders throughout the northeast, including CT legislative majority leaders Sen. Duff and Rep. Ritter, 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 during the COVID-19 crisis. The officials called for essential pay, […]
Hundreds of Cars Caravan to State Capitol to Demand Governor Support Immigrants & ALL Workers
Event mirrored at online press conference with dozens of speakers Watch the online rally here [PHOTOS AVAILALE ON REQUEST] HARTFORD, Conn. — At noon today, hundreds of cars from across Connecticut formed a caravan at the State House while speakers joined them online in a virtual press conference, to jointly demand “Pandemic Relief […]
Union of Immigrants Condemns Trump’s Attempt to Close Nation of Immigrants
The following statement may be attributed to Juan Hernandez, Vice-President of 32BJ SEIU and the head of the union in Connecticut: “President Trump’s announcement yesterday to temporarily end all immigration to the United States is an affront to all common decency and common sense. I speak as president of one of the nation’s largest unions […]
McDonald’s on I-95 Fail to Disinfect after Workers Test Positive for Coronavirus
Actions Risk Health, Safety of Essential Service Plaza Workers & Public Caravan protest will drive through parking lots at Milford and Darien at 11 AM Today MILFORD, Conn. — Two McDonald’s stores at the rest stops on I-95 have continued operating without disinfecting properly after workers have tested positive for the coronavirus, threatening the health […]
CT Interstate Service Plaza Workers Demand Support in Pandemic
“Essential workers” face denial of sick time, cuts in hours, lack of protections DARIEN, Conn. – Governor Ned Lamont has designated food service workers as essential employees, yet some 950 employees across the Connecticut Interstate System are facing systematic abuse that risks the health and well-being of the workers, their families, and communities across the […]
While Coronavirus Wrecks Economy, Nassau Reinsurance Group Wrecks Good Union Jobs
After decades of service, building cleaners lose jobs as company pursues profits over people HARTFORD, Conn — On Friday, the Nassau Reinsurance Group will unnecessarily contribute to local economic suffering by letting go of ten dedicated, experienced janitors, some of whom have cleaned the building for decades. The cleaners’ union, 32BJ SEIU, received […]
Valentine Rally Asks SecurAmerica for Heart, Gets Cops Instead
Security officers urge contractor to offer fair health plan HARTFORD, Conn. — Dozens of security officers braved the cold in downtown Hartford Friday afternoon to rally outside the headquarters of SecurAmerica until a complaint from the building led the Hartford police to disperse the crowd, apparently due to claims of private ownership of the sidewalk. […]
Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Janitors Approve Four-Year Accord
Deal boosts wages, protects benefits, and improves workplace rules for 3,000 cleaners in large commercial buildings STAMFORD, Conn. — Four days before the expiration of their current union contract, hundreds of commercial building cleaners unanimously voted to approve a new agreement at meetings in Port Chester, NY, this morning and Stamford, CT, this afternoon. The […]