New York Metro

Employers Threaten Healthcare and Bargaining Power of 2,400 Bronx Residential Building Service Workers

Workers will rally on March 8 where they will vote on a resolution to authorize a strike if necessary. Their current contract expires March 14.   New York, NY – Thousands of door-people, handy-persons, porters and superintendents who sacrificed to keep Bronx families safe during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now fighting to …

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Tiffany Caban & Jessica Ramos Join LaGuardia Airport Workers to Protest Unfair Labor Practices & Paid Sick Day Violations against Spirit Airline Contractor, Swissport USA

Workers say they’re denied Paid Sick Days, blamed for delays after being given only 6 minutes to clean planes   New York, NY — Councilmember Tiffany Caban, NY Senator Jessica Ramos and others joined LaGuardia airport workers, employed by the major airline contractor, Swissport USA, at a rally to announce unfair practice labor charges and Paid …

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Media Alert: Labor Dispute at PepsiCo

Workers at risk of losing critical healthcare coverage, basic rights on the job   NEW YORK, NY – PepsiCo violated local law when it did not give required notice under Westchester’s Displaced Workers Protection Law that it was changing contractors in December. The company’s new security contractor, AGB Investigative Services, Inc., is now under investigation by …

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The Other Tech Layoffs: Janitors Protest Outside Twitter HQ in Manhattan

Janitors and allies demand local law be followed and that union jobs be restored   New York, NY – Today, contracted cleaners from Twitter’s NYC and San Francisco offices, 32BJ SEIU members, labor leaders, elected officials, and allies rallied outside Twitter HQ in Manhattan.   Cleaners at Twitter’s 245-249 West 17th St. location have had …

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Amid Holiday Travel Chaos, LGA Airport Workers Join Protests in 15 Cities to Demand Paid Days Off, Living Wages & Respect on the Job

Overworked and Understaffed LGA airport workers say they’re denied Paid Sick Days; Cabin Cleaners only have few minutes to clean   New York, NY — Amid holiday travel chaos, overworked LaGuardia Airport workers will join protests in 15 major cities to call on Congress to pass the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, which will ensure …

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Following Tuesday’s Historic $20 Million Chipotle Settlement, Workers, Union Leaders, and Elected Officials Hail Intro of Landmark NYC Council Bills as “New Front” in Battle Against Fast Food Companies that Brazenly Violate NYC Employment Laws

New York, NY –Today, union leaders, 32BJ SEIU members, elected officials, and allies joined former and current Chipotle workers at a City Hall Park rally celebrating the introduction of two key NYC Council bills targeting fast-food companies that have repeatedly violated NYC employment laws, like Chipotle. Both pieces of legislation build upon hallmark employment victories such …

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32BJ SEIU Endorses Sini For Suffolk County District Attorney, Plus Other Long Island Candidates

New York, NY – 32BJ SEIU today announced their endorsement of candidates in Long Island elections, including Timothy Sini for Suffolk County District Attorney. General elections will be held on November 7. “We believe Timothy Sini will stand up for our members, including our immigrant members, especially in the context of the bitter anti-immigrant sentiment …

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Contract Talks Begin for 31,000 New York City Apartment Building Workers

New York, NY–Negotiations for a new, multi-year contract begin today between the Realty Advisory Board (RAB), an industry association representing most building owners in New York City and 32BJ SEIU, the largest private sector union in New York. The contract covers 31,000 doormen and women, superintendents, resident managers, handypersons, concierges and porters working at apartment buildings throughout Manhattan, …

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