The following statement is attributable to Manny Pastreich, President of 32BJ SEIU, representing a majority Black and immigrant workforce: “What happened to Jordan Neely was infuriating and disturbing and should never happen in our city. Vigilante violence should never be the response to homelessness and mental health crises. Instead, we must lead with compassion and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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New York, NY – Today, twelve janitors at Twitter’s 245-249 West 17th St. location went public about their lives being upended after Twitter canceled its contract with their employer Flagship Services with no explanation. These essential workers, already struggling to keep up with a rising cost of living in NYC, are out of work. …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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