Higher Education
8/01/2021 – 8/31/2024
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3/01/2022 – 2/28/2025
Higher Education
3/01/2022 – 2/28/2025
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1/01/2021 – 12/31/2024
Higher Education
3/01/2022 – 2/28/2025
Higher Education
1/01/2024 – 12/31/2027
The following statement is attributable to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “We are glad that today the Supreme Court put the brakes on a harmful decision by the agency to add a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. We are hopeful that sending the case back to Census authorities and to the lower […]
32BJ Commends Supreme Court Decision to Not Add Citizenship Question on 2020 Census Read More »
Versión en español a seguir The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President 32BJ SEIU: “We applaud the passage of ‘Green Light NY’, a law that ensures all drivers in the state are trained, licensed, and insured. This is good for everyone, and would make New York roads safer for all — and
Versión en español a seguir The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU: “We applaud the momentous decision from the state Appellate Court supporting the right of farmworkers to organize in the state. Historically, these workers have been unconstitutionally excluded from this basic right, which should be available to
The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President 32BJ SEIU: “As one of nation’s largest unions with a majority immigrant membership, we commend the House of Representatives for beginning markup of the Dream and Promise Act, which would end the nightmare suffered by two and a half million immigrants who have long called
32BJ Applauds Congressional Markup of Act for Dreamers, TPS Holders Read More »
The following statement can be attributed to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country. “32BJ is proud to join the diverse base of local elected officials, other labor unions and community groups throughout Queens in our endorsement of Melinda Katz in her campaign for District Attorney. Not only does Borough President Katz deeply
32BJ: PROUD TO ENDORSE MELINDA KATZ FOR QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY Read More »
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, Secretary Treasurer of 32BJ SEIU: “32BJ was pleased to hear the news that BFC quickly addressed the wage theft issue at Jupiter 21 by firing its irresponsible contractor, Elite Investigations, which stole nearly $95,000 from its building service workers. It is also encouraging to hear that
BFC Hires Responsible Contractor at Residential Buildings in NYC Read More »
The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “Our 32BJ brothers and sisters are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of our brother Larry Hanley, who has for decades been a stalwart comrade in arms in labor and social struggles. We will sorely miss the righteous passion and
32BJ STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION PRESIDENT LARRY HANLEY Read More »
The following statement is attributable to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “President Trump’s patently counterproductive threats to cut off foreign aid to three Central American countries and to close the U.S.-Mexico border can only serve to exacerbate conditions that have forced families to seek asylum in the United States and worsen the humanitarian crisis
32BJ Condemns President’s Threat to End Central American Aid and Close Borders Read More »
The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “As one of the nation’s largest unions representing immigrant workers, we enthusiastically welcome today’s introduction of a House bill that would finally provide relief for over a million DREAMers and recipients of TPS and DED. Most of these immigrants have been living
32BJ Applauds Introduction of Federal “Dream and Promise Act” Read More »
The following statement may be attributed to Hector Figueroa, President of 32BJ “While we certainly welcome the extension of TPS until January 2020, this minor victory was only won because immigrants and advocates stood up to prevent this Trump administration’s utterly immoral and irrational attempt to turn hundreds of thousands of legal, productive residents into
32BJ STATEMENT ON EXTENSION OF TPS FOR EL SALVADOR, HAITI, NICARAGUA AND SUDAN Read More »
