32BJ Statement on the Death of Window Cleaner Eduardo Monge
Our condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of our brother Eduardo Monge, the window cleaner who fell to his death at 60 Madison Avenue this morning. Eduardo comes from a family of window cleaners and is a long time member of our union. We keenly feel his loss. We will continue to […]
32BJ Members Endorse Francisco Moya for Queens City Council Seat
NEW YORK— 32BJ SEIU members announced today that they have endorsed Francisco Moya for City Council representing District 21 in Queens because of his long history of standing up for immigrants, union members and working New Yorkers. Union members are focused on electing progressive candidates in New York City this year to fight back against […]
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 […]
32BJ Members Endorse Laura Curran for Nassau County Executive
NEW YORK—32BJ members announced on Monday their endorsement of Laura Curran for Nassau County Executive. “We are proud to endorse Laura Curran to be Nassau’s next County Executive. Laura has been a strong supporter of issues that matter to our members,” said 32BJ President Héctor Figueroa. “On May 1st, she joined our members and allies […]
NYC Council Passes Landmark Legislation for Fair Work Week & Better Jobs for Fast-Food, Retail Workers
NEW YORK— Cashiers, cooks and delivery people are celebrating after the New York City Council passed vital legislation for a fair work week for fast-food and retail workers and a law that will enable fast-food workers to have a united voice on the job and in their communities. “This is a great day for me […]
Workers Urge NYC Council to Vote Yes on Package of Bills for Fair Work Week & Better Jobs
NEW YORK— Cashiers, cooks and delivery people welcomed the news that the City Council will vote on Wednesday, May 24th, on vital legislation that will improve the schedules and lives of workers across New York City. The council will vote on a package of scheduling bills for a fair work week for fast-food […]
32BJ Members Endorse Candidates in NYC & NY State Races
NEW YORK—32BJ members today announced their endorsements for candidates in upcoming City Council and State races. Union members are focused on electing progressive city and state candidates this year to fight back against the anti-worker and anti-immigrant policies of the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress. “It is more important than ever to have local […]
Over 3000 NYC Fast-Food Workers & Supporters Sign Petition Calling for Fair Work Week & Good Jobs
NEW YORK– Fast-food workers will be at City Hall today to deliver over 3000 messages to the New York City Council from their coworkers and their supporters calling on Council members to pass laws that will enable workers in the industry to fund their own nonprofit organization with paycheck deductions and provide more regular work […]
Juan Vivares Released From ICE Detention, Reuniting with His Family in New York
NEW YORK- We are overjoyed to announce that after two weeks of detention, Juan Vivares is home with his family! Juan has received a stay from the Board of Immigration Appeals and was released while his wife Yahaira Burgos’s family-based petition and motion to reopen removal proceedings is being considered in order to keep the family together. Yahaira, a […]
Doorwoman Fights Husband’s Deportation With Support from Her Union, Community
NEW YORK—Unions, elected officials and community members rallied with Yahaira Burgos today in Downtown Manhattan to call for the release of her husband Juan Vivares, who was detained this morning after a check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a meeting at their offices at 26 Federal Plaza. Yahaira, a Manhattan doorwoman, and her lawyer […]