Stamford Janitors Vote to Strike if No Contract by Dec. 31
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 STAMFORD, Conn. —At a meeting in Stamford this morning, over 450 janitors unanimously voted to strike if bargaining sessions don’t result in a new contract by December 31 that protects the janitors’ benefits and includes a fair wage increase. “So far, the cleaning contractors have not offered to give […]
Hartford and New Haven Janitors Vote to Strike if No Contract by Dec. 31
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 HARTFORD, Conn. —At meetings in Hartford and New Haven this morning, about 450 janitors unanimously voted to strike if bargaining sessions don’t result in a new contract by December 31 that protects the janitors’ benefits and includes a fair wage increase. “So far, the cleaning contractors have not offered […]
Hundreds of Hartford Janitors and Allies Rally for a Fair Contract
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 HARTFORD, Conn.—Carrying banners and enthusiastically chanting their union affiliation, hundreds of commercial building cleaners joined elected officials and leaders in labor and faith organizations to demand a fair contract at a packed rally in front of the Old State House on Wednesday afternoon. Negotiations between 32BJ SEIU and the […]
Hartford Elected Officials and Community Leaders Declare Support for Janitors’ Contract Campaign
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Frank Soults, 860-471-5692 HARTFORD, Conn. — On Wednesday afternoon, about a dozen elected officials joined with faith, labor and community leaders in downtown Hartford to unveil “A Janitors’ Bill of Rights,” a statement of public support for fair wages and decent working conditions for the Connecticut janitors now negotiating a new contract. […]
Thousands of Janitors in Fairfield County and Hudson Valley Open Contract Talks
For more information: Frank Soults 860-471-5692 STAMFORD, Conn. — Contract talks open Wednesday, November 18 for thousands of commercial building cleaners in one of the largest private-sector labor agreements to cover Connecticut’s Fairfield County and New York’s Hudson Valley. Over 3,600 commercial cleaners in the region are represented by 32BJ SEIU, the largest building service workers’ […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mary-Jane Foster For Mayor Of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn – After holding an interview with Mary-Jane Foster Thursday night, members of 32BJ SEIU voted unanimously to endorse the independent candidate for Mayor of Bridgeport. “Working families in Bridgeport need a strong and honest champion like Mary-Jane Foster, who has always demonstrated clear integrity and a commitment to the well-being of others,” said […]
On Wednesday, 150 Supporters Will Offer Back-To-School Support for Children of Displaced Rocky Hill Cleaners
WHO: Childcare workers, CSEA SEIU Local 2001 Cleaners and their children State Representative Ed Vargas, 6th Assembly District, Hartford State Representative Russell Morin, 28th Assembly District, Wethersfield Daryl Brackeen, Alderperson, New Haven Workers and supporters WHAT: Rally in support of displaced cleaners’ children as school starts WHERE: 500 Enterprise Drive Rocky Hill, […]
32BJ Endorses Mayor Segarra For Reelection
Hartford, CT – 32BJ, the nation’s largest property services union is endorsing Mayor Pedro Segarra for reelection as Mayor of Hartford. “Working families need strong champions like Mayor Segarra who are unafraid to tackle difficult issues and deliver real improvements in public education, creation of good jobs and respect of immigrant rights. Pedro Segarra is […]
Over 100 Supporters Rally For Cleaners’ Jobs In Rocky Hill
For more information: Eugenio Villasante (646) 285-1087 HARTFORD, Conn. — On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., well over 100 workers and supporters gathered at 500 Enterprise Drive in Rocky Hill, outside Hartford, to rally in support of cleaners who were displaced from their jobs when the building owner, KS Partners, abruptly ended a cleaning contract spanning nearly […]
Displaced Cleaners Rally for Their Jobs at Union Food Drive
For More Information: Frank Soults, 216-849-2271 HARTFORD, Conn. — On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., dozens of workers and supporters gathered at 500 Enterprise Drive in Rocky Hill, outside Hartford, for a food drive for cleaners who were displaced from their jobs when the building owner, KS Partners, abruptly ended a cleaning contract spanning nearly 20 years. […]