32BJ SEIU Endorses Alan Butkovitz for Controller
PHILADELPHIA-32BJ SEIU—the union representing Philadelphia commercial officer cleaners, security officers, blue collar school district workers and contracted airport workers—today announced that it has endorsed Alan Butkovitz for Controller. “Controller Butkovitz has been tireless in rooting out corruption in charter schools and ensuring that our schools are safe for the children of Philadelphia,” said Gabe Morgan, […]
32BJ SEIU Applauds Rabb’s Sanctuary Commonwealth Bill
The following statement can be attributed to Gabe Morgan, Vice President 32BJ SEIU Pennsylvania, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: State Representative Chris Rabb’s sanctuary commonwealth legislation is a positive step to counter the extremist attacks on immigrant communities. Anti-immigrant policies from Washington and Harrisburg only harm our cities and […]
Panel Discussion: From Easter Rising to the Fight for $15
PHILADELPHIA – Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, Mayor Jim Kenney, Congressman Brendan Boyle and 32BJ SEIU will welcome SIPTU—Ireland’s largest union—to the United States for a panel discussion at City Hall on Friday, March 3 at 11:30am focused on immigration, workers’ rights and the fight for equality in the global economy. Globalization, economic inequality and immigration have […]
32BJ SEIU Hails Stephanie Hansen Victory
NEW CASTLE-32BJ SEIU—the union representing Delaware commercial office cleaners and property service workers—today celebrated the election of Stephanie Hansen to the DE State Senate. “Stephanie Hansen’s victory affirms that despite what is happening in Washington, voters want leaders who will fight for working families and protect the most vulnerable among us. We must act locally […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Stephanie Hansen for DE Senate
NEW CASTLE-32BJ SEIU—the union representing Delaware commercial office cleaners—announced today that its members have endorsed Stephanie Hansen in the special election for State Senate District 10. “I work hard to support my family. I support Stephanie Hansen because I need someone who will work hard to level the playing field for me and my family,” […]
With a $15 Minimum Wage at Stake for Millions, Janitors, Security Officers, School Workers and More Take to the Streets to Elect Katie McGinty to the Senate
Philadelphia– With just 10 days left to election day, local low-wage workers will hit the streets on Saturday at 10:15am to talk to voters about candidates who support raising the minimum wage including Hillary Clinton, Katie McGinty for Senate and Joe Hohenstein for State Representative. “The choice could not be clearer when it comes to raising the […]
32BJ Endorses Lisa Blunt Rochester for Congress
Wilmington, DE – 32BJ SEIU announced today its endorsement of Lisa Blunt Rochester, Democratic candidate for United States Congress. The union represents nearly 10,000 Delaware Valley property service workers including 700 in Delaware. Gabe Morgan, 32BJ SEIU, Vice President PA and DE made the following statement: “We need a champion in Washington, DC who will […]
Philadelphia Mayor Signs Good Jobs Bill into Law
Philadelphia – Mayor Jim Kenney (D) changed the lives of thousands of Philadelphians with the stroke of a pen today at City Hall as he signed the prevailing wage expansion bill into law. The measure helps to create thousands of good jobs by expanding the prevailing wage to include service workers at universities, hospitals, and […]
Clinton Outlines Plan to Help Working Families While Trump Leaves us “In Suspense” About Accepting Election Results
Philadelphia—32BJ SEIU, the union representing 22,000 property service workers in Pennsylvania issued the following statement in response to the final Presidential debate. Attributable to Gabe Morgan, 32BJ SEIU Vice President: “Tonight we witnessed Hillary Clinton put forth a clear plan to create jobs, raise the wage, cut taxes for middle class families, ensure equal pay […]
Women workers take a stand against politicians who disrespect women, and those who turn a blind eye
~Rally to support Joe Hohenstein for State Rep Focuses on Fight for 15 and Respecting Women in and Out of the Workplace~ Philadelphia– In the wake of fallout over Trump’s sexual assault comments, hundreds of women union members will rally and canvass to elect candidates who support working women’s’ issues including Hillary Clinton, Katie McGinty […]