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NEW YORK – Days ahead of Andy Puzder’s confirmation hearing for labor secretary, workers in the Fight for $15 took their protest to McDonald’s Monday during the lunchtime rush to demand the fast-food mogul withdraw his nomination or be rejected by the U.S. Senate. Workers in New York City protested at McDonald’s to stress their […]
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of doorman and 32BJ member Miguel Gonzalez, who passed away this morning while shoveling snow at the building where he worked for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children and all those who knew and cared about him, including his coworkers and the
Statement from 32BJ President Hector Figueroa on Passing of Doorman Miguel Gonzalez: Read More »
It was a difficult week for Muslims and Immigrants in New York City. For JFK airport workers, the political rhetoric of hate and the politics of racial and religious discrimination have hit hard right here at home. From religious discrimination in the workplace, to a physical attack on a Muslim worker, to joining thousands of
The rhetoric of hate and the politics of racial and religious discrimination are hitting right here at home: Rabeeya Khan, a 32BJ member and terminal cleaner at JFK Airport was assaulted and verbally threatened while working at the Delta Air Lines Sky Club at JFK Airport. Her assailant invoked President Trump and allegedly targeted Ms. Khan for being Muslim. This
32BJ Statement on Muslim 32BJ Airport Worker Attacked at JFK Airport Read More »
NEW YORK— Fast-food workers met with City Council members today to urge them to quickly pass a package of laws that would provide for more regular schedules in the industry so that they can plan their lives and support their families. In the first days of Donald Trump’s presidency, workers are taking action to protect
New York– 32BJ announced today that its members have endorsed State Senator Bill Perkins in the special election for City Council District 9 based on his record of fighting for good jobs, affordable housing and immigrant rights. In the Senate, Perkins fought to pass the Power for Jobs Plan that has created thousands of good paying
32BJ Members Endorse Bill Perkins for City Council Read More »
New York –In the run up to the Senate confirmation hearing of fast-food mogul Andy Puzder as U.S. Secretary of Labor, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and other council members joined cooks and cashiers who are part of the Fight for $15, 32BJ SEIU President Hector Figueroa, union members and community groups to
NYC Fast Food Workers, City Council, Allies Denounce ‘Antilabor Secretary’ Nominee Read More »
New York, NY— While we welcome Governor Cuomo’s announcement of a JFK Airport renovation project to ease travel and create temporary construction jobs at prevailing wage rates, this plan is however, also disappointing as it lacks the promised investments in airport service and security jobs needed to truly modernize JFK Airport. You cannot have a
32BJ Statement: JFK Renovation Plan Read More »
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 NY & NJ Airport Workers Win First Union Contract! Read More »
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
