On Apocalyptic Jobs Day, Essential Workers Demand Layoff Protect and Essential Pay in Next Bailout
As Members of House Finalized Bailout Legislation this Weekend, Essential Workers Plead That They Not Be Forgotten NEWARK – As the April jobs report brings to light the sheer magnitude of the unemployment crisis, property service worker on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic are demanding urgent action from Congress. “Congress should do all it can to protect […]
Outrage as Miami Dade Commissioners Kill Paid Sick Leave for Contracted Security Officers and Janitors—IN A PANDEMIC
(Miami, FL) The following comments can be attributed to Helene O’Brien, Florida Director for 32BJ SEIU, the union that represents County contracted security officers and other property service workers: “Today’s decision by the Miami Dade County’s Policy Committee to reject paid sick days for contracted workers, including essential security officers and janitors, shows a blatant […]
Essential Frontline Building Service Workers, Joined by Congresswomen Nydia Velazquez, Donna Shalala and Senator Ed Markey, Demand Protection in Coronavirus Bill
Versión en español a seguir Janitors, security officers, doorpersons & other property service workers on the frontlines of Covid-19 take fight to Congress for essential pay, PPE and layoff protection in economic relief and recovery package ~African American and immigrant workers hardest hit by Covid-19, now face mass layoffs~ Massachusetts, New York, Florida—As […]
Van Hollen, Collins Lead Bipartisan Call for Hazard Pay, Increased Safety Measures for Federal Employees and Contractors
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) led 17 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Russell T. Vought and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Acting Director Michael J. Rigas, urging them to take immediate steps to support federal employees and […]
As the Senate Returns Today, Dozens of DC, MD, VA Lawmakers Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
Workers Generate Over 100,000 Messages, Calls to Congressional Offices Urging Essential Pay, Layoff Protection Washington, D.C. – More than 354 state and local office holders throughout the northeast, including D.C., Maryland and Virginia leaders, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers who […]
As the Senate Returns Today, 354 Elected Officials Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
Workers Generate Over 100,000 Messages, Calls to Congressional Offices Urging Essential Pay, Layoff Protection Washington, D.C. – More than 354 state and local office holders throughout the northeast, including D.C., Maryland and Virginia leaders, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers […]
As Senate Returns to Washington Today, PA Elected Leaders Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
Philadelphia – More than 354 state and Local office holders throughout the northeast, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers who are vital to keeping the region running during the COVID-19 crisis. The officials called for essential pay, layoff protection and adequate […]
As Senate Returns to Washington Today, Elected officials including 38 in MA, Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
Boston, MA: More than 354 state and Local office holders throughout the northeast—among them 38 Massachusetts elected officials including State Senator Joseph Boncore, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards, and House Rep Christine Barber—sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers who are vital […]
As Senate Returns to Washington Today, Dozens of CT Legislators & Mayors Demand that Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Pelosi Protect Essential Property Service Workers
HARTFORD, Conn. — More than 354 state and local office holders throughout the northeast, including CT legislative majority leaders Sen. Duff and Rep. Ritter, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi, urging them to adopt measures to protect property service workers who are vital during the COVID-19 crisis. The officials called for essential pay, […]
Union Representing Essential Workers Demands Congress Act to Protect Workers in Next Bailout
Janitors, security officers & property service workers on the frontlines of COVID take fight to Congress for essential pay, PPE and layoff protection in economic relief and recovery package ~African American and immigrant workers hardest hit by COVID, now face mass layoffs~ Washington, D.C. – As the situation becomes dire for many of the property […]