Gov. Cuomo’s Exploited Worker Task Force Hears from Airport Workers
NEW YORK (Tuesday December 8, 2015)— Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Exploited Worker Task Force, a first-of-its-kind statewide Task Force to root out worker exploitation issues in multiple industries, held a transit workers hearing today. Airport workers at the event testified about rampant wage theft and health and safety issues they face at work. “This was a great first step to […]
NY Airport Workers to Join Nationwide Fast for $15 and Union Rights
New York, NY. – Days after thousands of contracted airport workers at the seven busiest U.S. hubs went on strike to improve conditions at airports, even more airport workers will join a national fast for better airports. Airport workers in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Denver, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C., Cleveland […]
New York Airport Workers to Join First Ever National Strike for Families
What: With the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season expected to the busiest in recent memory, subcontracted airport workers at both JFK and LaGuardia airports will walk off the job tonight as part of the first-ever nationwide airport workers strike. On the evening of Wednesday, November 18, cabin cleaners and airport terminal cleaners from both airports will […]
As NYC Office Market Booms, Janitors Demand a Fair Contract
For More Information: Rachel Cohen: 917-370-8464; rcohen@seiu32bj.org New York– Commercial office cleaners opened contract negotiations today on one of the biggest private sector contracts in New York City. The more than 23,000 workers covered under the contract – members of 32BJ SEIU – are bargaining with representatives of the commercial real estate industry and commercial cleaning […]
NYC’S Best Supers, Doormen, Security Guards and Cleaners to Be Honored at Building Service Workers Awards
New York – The men and women who clean, care for and maintain the buildings of New York will be honored tomorrow, November 5, at the 2015 Building Service Workers Awards. 32BJ SEIU and Straus News organize the annual awards where family, co-workers, employers, tenants and elected officials can celebrate the dedication of building service […]
32BJ Congratulates Steve Bellone and Madeline Singas on their Elections
Statement from 32BJ: “32BJ congratulates Steve Bellone on his election as the Suffolk County Executive,” said 32BJ President Hector Figueroa. “Steve has stood up to the bitter anti-immigrant sentiment promoted by a number of misguided legislators on Long Island and we believe he will continue to be a strong ally in the fight to […]
32BJ Congratulates Pam Harris and Barry Grodenchik on their Elections
Statement from 32BJ: “32BJ congratulates Pam Harris for her election to the New York State Assembly representing Brooklyn’s 46th District,” said 32BJ President Hector Figueroa. “Pam has a long history of service in the community and we know she will fight in Albany for legislation that supports workers and their families in Brooklyn and throughout […]
Bedbugs on Worker Vans at JFK Airport, Poverty Wages, Scary Health and Safety Violations Top Airport Worker’s List of Halloween Horrors
What: Rally and delegation to JetBlue at JFK airport When: Thursday October 29th Where: JFK airport, Terminal 5 Airport workers who work for JetBlue’s subcontractors Roma and Ultimate Aircraft at JFK Airport will rally with their supporters including clergy, elected officials and community supporters on Thursday. At the same time around the country, contracted airport […]
32BJ Endorses Pamela Harris for Assembly and Barry Grodenchik for City Council
New York –32BJ SEIU members today announced their endorsement of Pamela Harris for the New York State Assembly seat representing Brooklyn’s 46th District and Barry Grodenchik for the New York City Council seat representing District 23 in Queens. “Pam earned our endorsement because of her dedication and commitment to service in her community, including her leadership as […]
In a Win for Workers, 32BJ & WeWork Reach Agreement for Good Cleaning Jobs
For More Information: Rachel Cohen, rcohen@seiu32bj.org; 917-370-8464 NEW YORK – Building service workers union 32BJ said today it has come to a shared understanding with WeWork to create good jobs for cleaning staff at the co-working start-up’s New York and Boston offices. WeWork has committed to using responsible cleaning contractors and ensuring good cleaning jobs that will help lift up […]