Fulop Hosts 32BJ Union Graduation Ceremony
Newark—Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop congratulated hundreds of graduates who marked a milestone at a ceremony at NJIT . These hardworking men and women have completed their studies through programs offered through the Thomas Shortman Training Fund. The course work varies from academics to trades such as electricity, carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning and refrigeration as […]
Hundreds Rally For Modern Jobs In Modern Airports
Thursday May 28, 2015 — Today during the monthly Port Authority Board Meeting the agency announced the winner of a multi-billion dollar rehabilitation project for LaGuardia airport while further delaying a better wage and benefits plan that would lift 12,000 airport workers out of poverty. We cannot claim to have a 21st century airport while workers […]
32BJ SEIU Members Endorse Annette Quijano and Jamel Holley for New Jersey Assembly Seats in LD 20
Newark—32BJ SEIU members have announced their support for Democratic candidates Annette Quijano and Jamel Holley in the 20th Legislative District Assembly primary race. Both candidates, who currently serve in the Assembly, have distinguished themselves as dedicated and formidable leaders who have and will continue to stand up for working people and disenfranchised residents of the […]
Workers Strike to Fight for Their Right for Union Protection
On Thursday, May 7th, workers walked off the job to demand their employer, Environmental Service Systems, respect their right to be represented by their union Local 32BJ. Unfair Labor Practice charges have been filed against Environmental Service Systems (ESS) for illegally attempting to decertify the employees and take away their union protection. Roselys Relleria, who […]
Workers Strike to Fight for Their Right for Union Protection
On Thursday, May 7th, workers walked off the job to demand their employer, Environmental Service Systems, respect their right to be represented by their union Local 32BJ. Unfair Labor Practice charges have been filed against Environmental Service Systems (ESS) for illegally attempting to decertify the employees and take away their union protection. Many of the […]
Secaucus City Council Calls On Major Building Owner, Joins Workers’ March
Secaucus, NJ—Today at 4pm the Mayor of Secaucus and members of city council will rally with displaced workers of one of the town’s premier office buildings and will pass a resolution calling on the building owner to use responsible contractors that will respect workers’ rights. After 21 years of service, nine office cleaners at 300 Lighting […]
On MLK’s Birthday, EWR Airport Workers Will Engage in Civil Disobedience
Newark, NJ– Elected Officials, clergy members, and hundreds of New Jersey airport workers and community supporters will participate in a mass action on Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday to urge the Port Authority, airlines and contractors to take immediate action to improve working conditions and wages at the airports because in the words of Dr. […]
Labor, Community And Electeds Rally In Support Of Obama’s Administrative Action
Newark, NJ— As President Obama makes a historic announcement that will change the lives of millions of immigrant families throughout our nation, 32BJ members, community leaders and Elected Officials will be rallying next to the Federal Building of Newark in support of this historic action. As our country continues to live with a broken immigration […]
Days Before Thanksgiving, Newark Airport Workers Rally To Demand Respect
Newark, NJ— Exactly a week before Thanksgiving and following United’s announcement on Monday that they are going to be spending $120 million to bring fine dining to EWR, airport workers are saying “What about us?” Tomorrow at 10AM workers will be delegating UNITED to tell Prime Flight, a major contractor at EWR, to respect workers […]
Security Officers Cheated $50,000 In Unpaid Health Coverage Stipends Adress Board
Jersey City, NJ— Over 50 Security officers from Hudson County Community College have lost the $2.17 health coverage stipend they previously received under the Hudson County living wage ordinance —totaling approximately $50,000 in unpaid stipends— since the start of their contract this past August. Security Officers have had enough and will be addressing the board […]