32BJ Window Cleaners Thank Training, Rescuers that Saved Them at World Trade Center
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 10 AM — On Wednesday, November 12 New Yorkers watched with bated breath as two window cleaners, 32BJ members Juan Lizama and Juan Lopez, were rescued at One World Trade Center. Both men were safely returned home to their families because they properly followed their training and thanks to a rescue effort […]
Two Window Cleaners to Speak about Their Rescue at the World Trade Center
WHO: Juan Lizama, Juan Lopez and 32BJ executives who can speak to training and safety programs WHEN: Friday November 14, 2014. At 10 a.m. WHAT: A press conference followed by a question and answer session with the two window cleaners who were rescued from One World Trade Center on Wednesday. WHERE: 32BJ offices at […]
Some 200 Airplane Cabin Cleaners on Strike at LaGuardia Airport
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 […]
NYCOSH Report: NY Airport Workers Face Serious Health and Safety Hazards; Implications for Passengers
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 […]
Airport Workers File More Wage and Hour Lawsuits, Open Hotline for Complaints
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. […]
Héctor Figueroa praises plan to give municipal ID holders cultural access
“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, […]
Héctor Figueroa calls for an end to anti-immigrant rhetoric in Albany
”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 to Strike at Kennedy Airport over Unfair Labor Practices, Harrasment and Spying by Airline Contractor
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 […]
32BJ SEIU Congratulates Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul
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 […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Eric Schneiderman and Thomas DiNapoli
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 […]