32BJ Congratulates Victorious Endorsed Candidates in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J.— The following statement may be attributed to Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and New Jersey State Director: “Yesterday’s election results represents a major a victory for hardworking residents of New Jersey who wake up every morning to go to work looking for a better life for their families. Voters once again chose a strong […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses 2019 Candidates
NEWARK, N.J.— 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, the largest property services union in the country, Today announces endorsement of 24 Assembly candidates, six freeholders, 3 councilmembers and 1 mayor in the upcoming elections. This is at its heart a race for the support of working people, immigrants, people of color and environmental justice. The […]
Newark Airport Workers Who Won “$19/hour” To Protest United Ground Express’ Heartless Failure to Hire
Hundreds Face Uncertain Future Newark NJ— Workers set to receive a hard-won wage increase at Newark Liberty International Airport now face layoffs and reassignments thanks to new contractor, United Ground Express (UGE). 800 workers who provide critical services – ticket agents, security, wheelchair attendants, cabin cleaners and baggage handlers – received layoff notices just before the Port […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez
Newark, N.J. –32BJ SEIU, one of the fastest-growing unions in New Jersey with 13,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a champion for working people and immigrants. “During his 12 years as a U.S. Senator, and in the decades before that as a dedicated public servant, Sen. Menendez has proven […]
Historic Victory, NY/NJ Airport Workers Win Highest Minimum Wage In The Country
JERSEY CITY, NJ—Jubilant New York and New Jersey airport workers celebrated today an important landmark in their fight for dignity and economic justice at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Board of Commissioners approved a proposal to raise wages to $19 by 2023 for the 40,000 […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mikie Sherrill For Congress
Newark, N.J. – 32BJ SEIU, one of the fastest-growing unions in New Jersey with 13,000 members, is pleased to announce its endorsement of Mikie Sherrill for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. “After meeting with members of 32BJ SEIU, our members are confident that Mikie Sherill, a former Navy helicopter […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Tom Malinowski for Congress
Newark, N.J. – 32BJ, one of the fastest-growing unions in New Jersey with 13,000 members, today announced its endorsement of candidate Tom Malinowski in his run for the state’s Seventh Congressional District. New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District includes all of Hunterdon County, and parts of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties. “Our endorsement committee, comprised […]
32BJ SEIU on New Jersey’s Successful Budget Vote
The following statement can be attributed to Kevin Brown, New Jersey State Director of 32BJ SEIU: “We commend the legislators who came to an agreement yesterday to protect working families in New Jersey. By voting to fully fund our public schools, transportation and property tax relief, they have shown that they stand for progress in […]
Airport Workers Demand Port Authority Board Vote To Approve $19/hr Minimum Wage Policy
“It’s disappointing to hear that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is making airport workers wait to get a much deserved raise,” 32BJ SEIU President Héctor Figueroa said. “After six years of struggle, the hardworking men and women who keep New York-area airports running cannot afford to wait any longer. This delay […]
32BJ SEIU’s New Jersey District Decries Rep. Chris Smith’s Inaction on Immigration Policies
Newark— New Jersey’s own Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has continually failed to take leadership to create a fair and efficient path to citizenship for hard-working immigrants who keep the economy running. Because of Smith’s inaction, the fate of DREAMers, a community of people who came to the United States without documentation as children, but who […]