32BJ Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on Primary Victories
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.– The following statement may be attributed to John Santos, Vice-President of 32BJ SEIU.. “We offer our congratulations to candidates endorsed by the members of 32BJ for their victories in the Democratic Primaries in the Hudson Valley: George Latimer for County Executive, Virginia Perez and Chris Johnson for Westchester County Legislators, Tom Roach […]
32BJ Statement On Astorino Veto Of Westchester Immigrant Protection Act
The following statement can be attributed to John Santos, Vice President and Hudson Valley District Director, SEIU 32BJ: “Astorino’s veto of the Westchester Immigrant Protection Act is misguided, and an obstacle to truly protecting everyone who lives and works in Westchester County. Ten legislators from both sides of the aisle voted to approve the law, […]
32BJ Hudson Valley Members Endorse George Latimer for County Executive
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—32BJ members in the Hudson Valley today announced their endorsement of George Latimer for Westchester County Executive. Latimer currently serves as State Senator for New York’s 37th District, which includes the towns of White Plains, Rye and Yonkers. “Whether in the State Senate, the Assembly, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, or the Rye […]
32BJ Endorses Westchester County Candidates
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.— 32BJ members in the Hudson Valley today announced their slate of endorsements in upcoming elections across Westchester County. “32BJ members have chosen to support these candidates for their commitment to issues crucial to the working men and women of the Hudson Valley, including paid sick days, sensible and humane treatment of immigrants, […]
Hundreds Rally for Immigrant Rights in White Plains
WHITE PLAINS, NY — Hundreds of immigrants from around Westchester county gathered in front of Westchester County Government building late Monday afternoon, joining with labor organizations, community groups, and elected officials to declare that all Hudson Valley immigrants and refugees are “Here to Stay.” The White Plains gathering was part of the largest national mobilization […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Christine Peters in the Westchester County Legislature Special Election on Aug 9
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Members of 32BJ SEIU, the nation’s largest property services union, have spent the past week knocking on doors for Democrat Christine Peters, whom they endorsed last week in the Westchester County Legislature special election to replace Bernice Spreckman. “Christine Peters would provide balance on the Westchester County Legislature by adding a […]
Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Janitors Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Deal includes fair wage increase & protects health benefits for 3,500 janitors STAMFORD, Conn. — Just two weeks before a potential strike, a 32BJ bargaining committee representing over 3,500 janitors reached a tentative agreement with the Hudson Valley/Fairfield County Contractors Association. The four-year contract—subject to ratification – includes strong wage increases and protects health benefits […]
32BJ Hudson Valley Residential Building Workers Approve New Contract
White Plains, N.Y. – 32BJ SEIU residential building workers in Hudson Valley voted overwhelmingly in favor of a contract that would provide 16% wage and benefit increases over four years, maintaining health care as well as retirement benefits. The pact maintains existing affordable health care coverage and retirement benefits and contains no monetary givebacks for […]
32BJ Hudson Valley Residential Building Workers Reach a Tentative Agreement with the BRI
White Plains, N.Y. – Local 32BJ SEIU and the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region Inc., (BRI) reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday that would provide 16% wage and benefit increases over four years, maintaining health care as well as retirement benefits. If ratified by the membership, the contract would cover […]
Westchester Residential Workers March for a Fair Contract
Scardsdale, NY – As the Sept. 30th deadline for a new multi-year contract approaches, hundreds of 32BJ members, elected officials, and community members marched for a fair contract for the 1,400 doormen and women, superintendents, handypersons, and porters who work in hundreds of buildings in the Hudson Valley. “A contract that fairly addresses the needs of […]