2018 Elections in New York State
New York, NY—SEIU 32BJ has formally endorsed the following candidates for the 2018 elections in New York State. The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “Right now, more than ever, New York State needs champions of that will fight for workers’ rights. Union members are focused on electing progressive […]
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 Endorses Biaggi
New York, NY—32BJ SEIU, which represents 163,000 property service workers in 12 states and Washington DC –including 85,000 workers in New York State—announced today the endorsement of Alessandra Biaggi for the New York State Senate District 34 seat. Alessandra Biaggi is a progressive activist challenging Jeff Klein, the former leader of the now dissolved Independent […]
32BJ Building Workers in Long Island Reach Tentative Agreement with Realty Advisory Board
NEW YORK – 32BJ SEIU’s Long Island bargaining committee and the Realty Advisory Board have reached a tentative agreement that would provide raises of thousands of dollars yearly over four years, maintain health care and increase funding for retirement benefits. If ratified by the members, the contract would cover over 150 porters, handypersons and supers […]
32BJ Statement on Death of Angelo Falcón
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “32BJ extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Angelo Falcón, one of the most fearless and tireless advocates for Puerto Ricans and Latinos in New York. Throughout his life and career, Angelo brought together an encyclopedic knowledge of […]
CMs Salamanca & Torres Join 32BJ, Supporters to Demand Good Jobs at New Phipps Development in Bronx
NEW YORK—Council members Rafael Salamanca and Ritchie Torres and New York State Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj rallied with building service workers in the Bronx to demand Phipps Houses ensures workers at its affiliated developments have good jobs before the Council gives Phipps the green light on a rezoning for a 220-unit complex at 1675 Westchester […]
New Yorkers Demand the White House Extend TPS outside UN General Assembly
New York – New Yorkers affected by Temporary Protected Status, allies and elected officials will rally today to ask the Trump Administration for an extension of the legal permit to live and work in the United States as representatives of countries from around the world meet for the United Nations General Assembly. The Trump Administration […]
32BJ Congratulates Progressive Candidates on Primary Victories
NEW YORK- 32BJ members congratulate Mayor de Blasio, Public Advocate Tish James and other progressive candidates who won primary victories today in New York City. Along with the city-wide offices, the union backed a host of borough-wide and city council candidates, including Eric Gonzalez who won the primary for Democratic nominee for Brooklyn District attorney and […]
32BJ Endorses Adrienne Adams and Paul Vallone for Queens City Council Seats
NEW YORK— 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country, announced today the endorsement of Adrienne Adams and Paul Vallone for City Council for their long-standing commitment to issues that matter to working New Yorkers. We are focused on electing progressive candidates in New York City this year to fight back against the […]
32BJ Response to Daniel Loeb Comments about Andrea Stewart-Cousins
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, president of SEIU 32BJ: “Daniel Loeb’s racist remarks against Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins must be firmly rejected by anyone with a sense of decency. These kind of despicable comments are fueled by racist and anti-union sentiments that don’t belong in New York or anywhere. One […]