32BJ Statement on the earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Version en español a seguir The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “Our 32BJ members extend deepest solidarity to our family and friends in Puerto Rico, including members of our sister locals SPT and UGT, after the fatal earthquakes that have struck the island. The loss of life and […]
32BJ Statement on Attack in Monsey and Rise of Anti-Semitism
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President 32BJ SEIU. “As the president of one of the most diverse unions in the country, I know I speak for all of 32BJ in expressing my grief, horror and outrage at the recent string of violent attacks against the Jewish community in our region. Our […]
32BJ SEIU on Impeachment Vote
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President 32BJ SEIU: “President Trump’s impeachment is a sad day for America. The President’s blatant abuse of power is a threat to our democracy. The evidence is overwhelming that the President abused his authority and trampled the constitution for his own personal gain. “As a union, […]
Driver’s License Expanded Access Celebrated by 32BJ
The following statement may be attributed to Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and New Jersey District Director: “We applaud the passage of the New Jersey Driver’s License Bill (A-4743/S-3229), a law that ensures all drivers in the state will be able to be trained, licensed and insured. By passing this bill, our state is […]
32BJ Statement on the Extension of Documentation for all Recently Terminated TPS Recipients
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President 32BJ SEIU: “As one of the nation’s largest unions with a majority-immigrant membership, we gladly welcome the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement today that all TPS recipients with recently terminated statuses have been granted another year to live and work legally in the United States. […]
Brooklyn Warehouse Owners to Pay Nearly $3 Million in Prevailing Wage Settlement
The following statement can be attributed to Kyle Bragg, president of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country. “Today the Attorney general announced a $2,980,5003 settlement with Brooklyn Warehouse 180 LLC and Mica Gabe Brooklyn LLC for failing to ensure building service workers at 180 Nassau Street were paid the legally required prevailing wage. The prevailing […]
32BJ Blasts Restriction on Citizenship Fee-Waivers
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President 32BJ SEIU: “As one of the nation’s largest unions with majority immigrant membership, we condemn the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to prevent low-income immigrants from realizing the American Dream. On Friday, the administration announced that, starting December 2, immigrants will no longer be allowed to […]
32BJ Statement on the Extension of Work Permission for Salvadoran TPS Recipients
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President 32BJ SEIU: “We are pleased and relieved that the governments of El Salvador and the United States have reached an accord that will extend working rights for Salvadoran recipients of TPS for another year, but we must temper our joy with very serious reservations. This […]
32BJ CONGRATULATES GOV. CUOMO ON SIGNING INTO LAW PROTECTIONS FOR NEW YORKERS FROM EXCESS HOSPITAL CHARGES
The following statement can be attributed to Kyle Bragg, president of 32BJ SEIU: “Our 32BJ members congratulate Governor Cuomo for signing into law Senate Bill 3171/Assembly Bill 264B, which closes an important loophole in the landmark 2014 law addressing surprise bills, and helps protect New Yorkers from having to pay outrageous, unplanned and unexpected […]
Janitors and Security Officers Union Praises Mayor Bowser Push for Metro to Restore Late-Night Hours
The statement below is attributable to Jaime Contreras, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers union in the country that represents over 173,000 members in 11 states, including 20,000 in the D.C. area and Baltimore, MD. “Mayor Bowser’s and Chairman Mendelson’s efforts to restore Metro’s late night hours would be a boon to the men and women who help keep District office […]