“Once again Governor Chris Christie has vetoed a $15 minimum wage bill approved by both houses that would have helped lift nearly one million hardworking men and women out of poverty,” said Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and NJ State Director. “Christie’s argument that a wage hike would lead to job losses and increased […]

Who: Workers and community members at CityPoint Brooklyn; 32BJ members and leaders; Broooklyn elected officials  What: Rally for Good Jobs at CityPoint Brooklyn When: Tuesday, August 2 at 5:30PM Where: Albee Square Plaza at Corner of Bond & Fulton in Brooklyn   NEW YORK– The workers at Acadia Realty Trust’s CityPoint Brooklyn residential building help make the building home for tenants and

NEW YORK– Fifty-five New York City elected officials have signed an open letter to developer Charles Dayan, new owner of the Hamilton at 1735 York Avenue, calling on him to restore the middle class jobs at the building where workers have had their jobs for decades. Since Charles Dayan’s Bonjour Capital took over the Hamilton

WHAT: JetBlues Community Town Hall WHO: NY Senator Peralta, NY City Council Member Daniel Dromm, Rev. Phil Craig of the Greater Springfield Community Church and representatives from the Human Rights Commission will join community members during the town hall. (Speakers will present in both English and Spanish) WHEN: Monday July 11, 6:00pm WHERE:  Jewish Community

WHAT:             JFK Airport Workers’ Security Delegation to JetBlue and AerLingus as part of airport workers’ global day of action against declining standards WHO:              JetBlue and AerLingus’ subcontracted airport workers. WHEN:             Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 11:30am WHERE: