32BJ Statement Regarding Possible Gig Worker Legislation
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg and is based on draft text of the legislation share with the union: “Our initial review of the draft legislation regarding app-based drivers and delivery workers raises serious concerns about how it would impact workers. We believe that legislation that addresses gig economy […]
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President
32BJ SEIU Endorses Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President Building services union of 85,000 NY members also backs Mariya Markh for NYC Council in District 48 NEW YORK— The largest building service union in New York today announced that it is endorsing Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President. “Throughout his career as an advocate and City […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on Firing of Doormen at 360 W 43rd St
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: “We were recently notified that the employer, the Brodsky corporation terminated both the doorman and concierge on duty during the heinous attack of a 65 year-old, woman of Filipino descent on March 29 in front of 360 W 43rd Street. The doorman and […]
32BJ STATEMENT ON ANTI-ASIAN ATTACK OUTSIDE 360 W 43RD ST
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “We unequivocally condemn all acts of hate against the AAPI community. The attack at 360 West 43rd Street is appalling and is yet another example of the unbridled hate and terror against our AAPI neighbors. We are disgusted and outraged by the attack […]
32BJ Statement on Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “As a union with a majority of Black and brown members who live in communities most affected by the historical criminalization of marijuana, we applaud the leadership of our NYS Assembly and Senate for centering racial equity in their approach to remaking our state’s […]
32BJ on NY AG James suit against NYPD misconduct
Versión en español a seguir The following statement can be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: “As we have seen time and again, especially throughout widespread protests against racial injustice this past year, police forces such as New York Police Department overreact, over-police and brutalize peaceful protesters. The NYPD, one of the most resourced and […]
Historic Healthcare Bill Signed into New York Law
Gov. Cuomo signs ‘Healthy Terminals Act’ to Bring Healthcare to nearly 12,000 Essential Frontline Airport Workers NEW YORK— Sumintra Ramkissoon, a security officer at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is one of nearly 12,000 airport workers receiving a life-changing gift this season: the Healthy Terminals Act signed into law. The Healthy Terminals Act, the first-state level legislation of its kind […]
In Historic Victory, New York City Fast Food Workers Become First in the Nation to Win Just Cause Protections
New Yorkers Stand Up For Essential Workers by Passing Just Cause Legislation Workforce of Immigrants and People of Color on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Have Protections Against Unjust Firings New York – Today, December 17, 2020, New York City fast food workers became the first in the nation to win protections against unjust […]
Unions representing 362,000 essential workers will endorse together for a Pro-Worker NYC Council Majority
As #LaborStrong2021, a group of five unions will endorse at least 26 candidates for NYC Council New York — Five unions representing some 362,000 essential workers who have been on the front lines keeping our city running and safe throughout the pandemic are coming together to endorse at least 26 City Council candidates together to form […]
32BJ’s Kyle Bragg Congratulates Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and the NY Senate Democrats on Their Historic Victory; Attaining a Supermajority for Working People
The folllowing statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU. “The people of New York–including 90,000 members of 32BJ SEIU–have spoken, and they want to see Albany continue to fight for economic and social justice for all New Yorkers. COVID has laid bare extreme inequities for Black and brown communities, and has […]