32BJ Throws Support Behind Stringer for Comptroller
32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, the largest private-sector union in New York, today announced its support for the election of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer as City Comptroller in the 2013 election. The endorsement resulted from a member-driven process that included a screening of the candidate last week by a committee of 32BJ […]
JFK Airport Security Officers Picket Over Safety Concerns
New York, NY—Airport security officers began picketing outside JFK terminals today as even more officers came forward with safety complaints about how airline contractors are running security at the John F. Kennedy International Airport. The security officers, who are building a labor organization to fight against suppression of their rights, said the picket—on the […]
32BJ Congratulates Latimer on His Election to State Senate
32BJ President Hector Figueroa made the following statement upon the election of George Latimer: “32BJ congratulates George Latimer on his election to the state Senate. George showed through his work on the Westchester County Board of Legislators his commitment to championing the rights of middle-class and working families. New York needs state Senators like him who will work […]
32BJ Congratulates Addabbo on His Re-election to State Senate
32BJ President Hector Figueroa made the following statement upon the re-election of Joseph Addabbo, Jr.: “32BJ congratulates Joseph Addabbo, Jr. on his re-election to the state Senate. Joe has shown through his work in Albany his commitment to championing the rights of middle-class and working families. New York needs state senators like him who will work […]
32BJ Congratulates Andy King on His Election to City Council
32BJ President Hector Figueroa made the following statement upon the election of Andy King: “32BJ congratulates Andy King on his election to the City Council. Andy’s track record as an organizer and community leader in the Bronx shows he will be an outstanding representative for middle-class and working families in his district. 32BJ members have […]
32BJ Congratulates Meng on Her Election to Congress
32BJ President Hector Figueroa made the following statement upon the election of Grace Meng: “32BJ congratulates Grace Meng on her election to Congress. New York and our country need more representatives like Grace who will work to invest in our nation’s infrastructure, create good jobs and pass immigration reform. Our members have been out in her […]
Contracted JFK Airport Security Officers Take A Stand, Protest Against Suppression Of Worker Rights
New York, NY—Contracted JFK Airport security officers, supported by South East Queens community and city elected leaders, came together Thursday to protest against airline contractors Global Elite and Air Serv for trying to silence workers. The JFK Security Officers held a demonstration at Terminal 4 on Thursday, speaking out for worker and passenger safety, better […]
Workers Complain That JFK Contractor Cuts Corners In Aircraft Inspections
New York, NY—Contracted security officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport filed a complaint today with the federal Transportation Security Administration saying their employer, Global Security, does not provide them proper equipment to do their jobs and that they are often asked to spend a lot less time than is needed to inspect aircraft. Global […]
32BJ Members Out In Force For GOTV Effort In Democratic Primary Races
New York NY– Hundreds of members of 32BJ SEIU are hitting the streets in New York City today to volunteer for candidates they have endorsed in the Democratic primary. The biggest turnout by 32BJ members is expected in the 31st Senate District where well over 150 members of the union are expected to volunteer in […]
Janitors, Bikers and “The Ethicist” Ride Against Race to the Bottom in NYC Luxury Buildings
New York, NY – Cyclists swamped Park Avenue South today in the family-friendly Ride for the American Dream protest of a “race to the bottom” at some luxury residential buildings developed by TF Cornerstone. “We don’t begrudge Cornerstone’s success,” said Larry Engelstein, Executive Vice President Elect of 32BJ. “But when you charge $5,000 for a 2 […]