Boston, MA –Logan International Airport workers rallied on Friday to demand that Logan airport contractors step up its health and safety protocols. The workers filed a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health and Administration (OSHA) citingon-the-job injuries and accidents unreported by ReadyJet Inc., one of the largest aviation service contractors at Logan Airport. “ReadyJet […]

Boston, MA—SEIU 32BJ has formally endorsed the following candidates for statewide office and the Massachusetts State Legislature. The following statement can be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Director of 32BJ SEIU District 615: “Right now, more than ever, Massachusetts needs champions of working families that will fight for workers’ rights. These representatives will work to create

After months of protests by workers, elected officials, community members and T riders, the MBTA is calling off a plan that would have cut 1/3 of the janitors on Labor Day. “The MBTA’s decision to reconsider these drastic cuts is good news for workers and T riders, said Roxana Rivera Director of 32BJ SEIU District

  BOSTON – Attorney General Martha Coakley, candidate for governor, today received the endorsement of 32BJ SEIU, representing 17,000 workers across Massachusetts, based on her strong track record of accomplishment and partnership with working families in Massachusetts. Roxana Rivera, Director of 32BJ SEIU District 615 vowed that members will “work tirelessly to ensure Martha Coakley is our next

Boston, MA — Over a hundred MBTA janitors and supporters rallied today outside the State House demanding dignity and respect as the MBTA is set to cut nearly 100 cleaning jobs. The plan would eliminate 1/3 of the cleaning workforce that keeps the T stations safe and clean.  Janitors have repeatedly raised the alarm to

Boston, MA—With a scolding review of health and safety conditions at the T, the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Health and Safety(MassCosh) is urging the MBTA to reassess the pending janitorial staffing cuts that could reduce the janitorial workforce at T stations by 30%. “We are greatly concerned about the increased health and safety risk to

Boston, MA– Negotiations for a new, multi-year contract began today between  Boston University (BU) and 32BJ SEIU District 615 the largest property service union in the country. The contract covers over 700 custodians, mailroom operators, groundskeepers and skilled trades workers who maintain and repair nearly 300 buildings throughout the BU campus. “These workers help to make BU

The following statement can be attributed to Roxana Rivera, Director of 32BJ SEIU District 615, representing over 18,000 property service workers un Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. “The members of 32BJ are proud to endorse Evandro Carvalho  for State Representative of the Fifth Suffolk District. We believe that Evandro will fight for legislation that will improve the lives

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Cambridge City Council took a responsible step toward protecting the safety of T riders and the economic stability of the Cambridge community with a resolution in support of contracted MBTA cleaners, union officials said today. “We congratulate Cambridge City Council for standing up for workers’ right to be treated with dignity and

The following statement can be attributed to Roxana Rivera Director of SEIU 32BJ New England District 615: “Roy brings new ideas to ensure that Massachusetts has a flourishing economy to benefit all its residents,” said Roxana Rivera, Director of 32BJ SEIU New England District 615 which represents over 18,000 property service workers in Massachusetts, Rhode