32BJ Members Endorse Tom Suozzi for Congress
NEW YORK— 32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Tom Suozzi to represent Long Island and Queens in Congress. Suozzi, a CPA and attorney, has served as mayor of his hometown, Glen Cove, NY, and as Nassau County Executive. Before Suozzi took office as Nassau County Executive, the county was on the brink of […]
32BJ Members Endorse Jamaal Bailey for NY State Senate
NEW YORK— 32BJ members today announced their endorsement of Jamaal Bailey for New York State Senate to represent District 36 in the Bronx. “Jamaal Bailey is a committed political leader and activist for working people in the Bronx and we know that he will be the advocate they need in the State Senate,” said 32BJ […]
New York Security Officers Settle Contract
NEW YORK – New York security officers avoided a potential strike last week when they reached a tentative deal with their employers that raises their wages and benefits for the next four years. 32BJ security officers protect some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the 9/11 Memorial, The New York Public Library, Time Warner Center […]
NY and NJ Airport Workers Begin Historic Contract Negotiations
This morning 7,000 airport workers in New York and New Jersey begin bargaining a first union contract for subcontracted airport workers in the region— baggage handlers, security officers, sky caps, cabin cleaners, terminal cleaners, customer service agents and others. Hundreds of airport workers gathered at their union headquarters for the event and were joined by […]
Hundreds of Security Officers Rally at Bryant Park
NEW YORK – 32BJ security officers protect some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the 9/11 Memorial, The New York Public Library, Time Warner Center and hundreds of other office, university and infrastructure buildings across the city. As their contract expiration looms on April 30, the potential of security strikes in the city rises. On […]
NY Security Officers’ Contract Expiration Rally
WHAT: A rally to demand a fair contract for security officers who are always there for the public. WHEN: April 28, 2016 at 4pm WHERE: Bryant Park (41st St & 6th Ave in Manhattan) WHO: New York security officers will be joined by 32BJ members – doormen, school and office cleaners, airport workers, and others – […]
Hundreds of NYC Security Officers March for a New Contract
NEW YORK — With the contract deadline fast approaching on April 30, hundreds of security officers—members of 32BJ SEIU—marched through downtown Manhattan Monday, April 4 at 4 pm to demand a fair contract. Bargaining between the 32BJ SEIU bargaining committees, representing 12,000 security officers who are union members, and their employers have been ongoing since […]
Hundreds of JFK Airport Workers to Join National Strike to Protest Illegal Intimidation and Security Concerns
WHAT: Hundreds of underpaid cabin cleaners, terminal cleaners and wheelchair attendants employed by JetBlue’s subcontractors Roma, Ultimate and Pax at JFK Airport will walk off the job tonight in protest of illegal intimidation. They initially planned their strike for last Wednesday, but postponed due to the terror attacks on Brussels Airport and the resulting security […]
JFK Airport Workers Postpone National Strike Following Brussels Terrorist Attacks
(New York, NY)— Hundreds of cabin cleaners, terminal cleaners and wheelchair attendants at JFK Airport decided to postpone a strike they had planned in light of the horrific tragedy which unfolded today at the Brussels Airport and at a Brussels Metro station. Airport workers at nine other major hubs, including Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, […]
Statement from 32BJ President Hector Figueroa on Passing of Mayor de Blasio’s Housing Plan
“We congratulate Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for passing a plan that will create more affordable housing for the city’s working families. This is a victory for hard-working New Yorkers, including our 70,000 NYC members, who want to continue to live in New York City, raise their families here and remain […]