New York (Oct. 8, 2014) — More than 200 contracted cabin cleaners launched a strike tonight over occupational hazards and unhealthy and unsafe working conditions, including lack of protection from possible exposure to Ebola and other infectious diseases, and to protest unfair labor practices, including illegal threats to workers who plan to strike. “The strikers are employed […]

New York, NY— Hazardous exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, unlabeled chemical cleaners, diesel emissions, temperature extremes and ear-splitting noise has put contracted airport workers at risk, according to a report released today by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. The report confirmed the many dangerous, yet preventable, working conditions that workers

New York (Sept. 24) — In the wake of a nearly $1 million wage theft settlement, contracted airport workers have filed a new class action lawsuit for wage and hour violations at JFK and LaGuardia airports. With so many violations being reported 32BJ has decided to open a 24-hour hotline for workers to report wage theft.

“Allowing Municipal ID holders access to some of the city’s top cultural institutions will not only help to bring thousands of New Yorkers out of the shadows, it also will enrich the lives of these city residents and in doing so enrich the city’s immigrant and native-born communities throughout the five boroughs,” said Hector Figueroa,

”It is shameful the way that some politicians in Albany have begun fear-mongering and stirring up xenophobia in response to a proposed bill aimed at broadening the rights and voices of immigrant residents,” said Héctor Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU. “Regardless of the merits of this specific bill, now is not the time for politicians

Workers stage first strike as National Labor Relations Board issues complaint alleging that officials of Alstate Maintenance engaged in unfair labor practices by spying on workers, threatening employees with reprisals if they took part in union activities, and barring workers from wearing union hats or buttons WHO: Baggage handlers, skycaps, wheelchair attendants and passenger services employees

NEW YORK— The members of 32BJ SEIU congratulate Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul on their victories in the Democratic primary Tuesday. “Today is a day of hope and celebration for working families across New York,” said Héctor Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU. “With the primary victory tonight of Gov. Cuomo and Kathy Hochul we will

NEW YORK—The executive board of 32BJ SEIU has voted to endorse Eric Schneiderman for New York State Attorney General and Thomas DiNapoli for New York State Comptroller. Both candidates have a strong record of fighting for working families. “The men and women of 32BJ are proud to endorse Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General,” said Héctor

NEW YORK— The executive board of 32BJ SEIU has voted to endorse Andrew Cuomo for New York State Governor and Kathy Hochul for Lieutenant Governor. “Governor Cuomo has been supportive of 32BJ in our fight to improve pay and working conditions for 12,000 airport workers in New York who make poverty wages,” said Héctor Figueroa,

NEW YORK—32BJ SEIU has endorsed Guillermo Linares for State Assembly. He is running for an open seat in the 72ND District, which includes Washington Heights, Inwood and Marble Hill. Linares brings with him a commitment to creating good jobs and building strong communities. “We believe Guillermo Linares will help lead the fight for affordable housing