32BJ SEIU Endorses Reed Gusciora for Trenton’s Mayoral Election
Newark, N.J. – 32BJ, one of the fastest-growing unions in New Jersey with 12,000 members in the state and 163,000 nationwide, announced today its endorsement of current Assemblyman Reed Gusciora in his run for Trenton mayor in the upcoming June 12 election. “During his 22 years serving in the New Jersey General Assembly, Reed Gusciora […]
32BJ Endorses Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Slate of Council Candidates
Newark, N.J. – 32BJ, one of the fastest-growing unions in New Jersey, announced today its endorsement of incumbent Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop as well as a slate of council candidates for the Nov. 7 election. “Our members are proud to support leaders who will make sure the voices of working people are heard. As […]
32BJ SEIU Decries Guadagno’s Race-Baiting ‘Sanctuary’ Ad
Newark, N.J. – Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, released a TV ad that alleges her opponent, Democrat Phil Murphy, would protect undocumented immigrants who commit crimes. She disingenuously includes a video clip of Murphy saying “my bias is going to be having their back” while images of a gang […]
New Jersey Security Officers Agree on New Four-Year Contract
Newark, N.J. – 32BJ SEIU New Jersey security officers have agreed to a new four-year agreement with the state’s largest security contractors, covering 1,700 security officers. The contract includes fair wage increases; more paid time off that reflects officers’ family needs; and contract language improvements to address workplace issues. In addition from minimums going from […]
Injured Newark Airport Worker Highlights Need for Better Security Protocols.
The following statement can be attributed to Kevin Brown, Vice President and NJ State Director of 32BJ SEIU: Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the family, friends and coworkers of our sister Jacqueline Mkalama, a Newark Airport cleaner who is in critical condition after she was struck by a CommutAir plane on Saturday. She suffered […]
Strikes Suspended at LaGuardia, Newark, JFK, PHL Airports
The following statement on the suspension of the service workers strikes at LaGuardia, Newark, JFK and Philadelphia International Airport can be attributed to Rob Hill Vice President of 32BJ SEIU: “With strikes looming at Newark, LaGuardia, JFK and Philadelphia International airports, American Airlines and 32BJ SEIU have entered into last minute discussions. The strike, involving […]
8,000 NY & NJ Airport Workers Win First Union Contract!
New York, NY— In 2012, a small group of New Jersey airport workers began to organize for higher wages and union representation with 32BJ SEIU. Their movement quickly grew and soon baggage handlers, airport security officers, wheelchair attendants, skycaps, cabin cleaners and terminal cleaners at JFK, LaGuardia and around the country took up their call […]
8,000 Airport Workers in New York and New Jersey to Announce Result of Contract Negotiations
What: Press call to announce results of airport workers’ contract negotiations When: December 13, 6pm EST Where: Via phone. Register for the press call: http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/2EBOXO4BDPLQ6 Who: Airport workers will be joined by elected officials and union officials. Why: After 4 years of fighting for higher wages, union rights and respect on the job, subcontracted airport […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Phil Murphy for Governor of New Jersey
Newark—32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, is supporting Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy. 32BJ SEIU Vice President and New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown made the announcement today on behalf of the union’s nearly 12,000 New Jersey members. “Phil Murphy understands that good jobs build strong communities and the economy. His […]
Airport Workers, Fast Food Workers March on Newark Airport in the Fight for $15
NEW YORK- Thousands gathered from New York and New Jersey and headed to Newark Liberty International Airport this afternoon to demand $15 and a union for Newark Airport workers. Led by airport workers and fast food workers, community members and elected officials marched through the halls of Newark Liberty International Airport, eventually holding a sit-in […]