32BJ Responds to Texas Federal Judge Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
The following statement is attributable to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “The Texas federal judge’s appalling ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act could take us back to the dark days where a preexisting condition could be a death sentence or a prescription for bankruptcy. If upheld by the Supreme Court, the ruling could […]
32BJ Expresses Grief and Outrage at Death of Child in Border Patrol Custody
The following statement may be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “We are horrified, angered and deeply saddened by the death of the 7-year-old girl from Guatemala in the custody of Border Patrol announced last night. The Border Patrol needs to account for the 8-hour delay between apprehension of the girl and […]
App Driver Pay Increase, A Huge Victory for Labor Allies
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU: “Today’s Taxi and Limousine Commission vote on improving pay for New York City app drivers is the result of more than a year of organizing by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance with support from the members of 32BJ. We couldn’t be […]
32BJ Statement on Amazon HQ2 Decision
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa President of 32BJ SEIU: “Amazon is coming to the most progressive, diverse, union-friendly city and state in the country — a fact that should put to sleep the theory that says we need to kill unions and weaken regulations to attract businesses. As New Yorkers we […]
32BJ Mourns Security Officer Killed at Work
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU: 32BJ mourns the loss of Jemel Roberson, a 26-year-old Chicago security officer who was fatally shot and killed by a police officer after Jemel had apprehended a shooting suspect at the bar he was hired to protect. As a union that represents […]
Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation is a slap in the face to all women and a threat to all working families
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU. “Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation is a slap in the face to all women and a threat to all working families. While Brett Kavanaugh lied repeatedly to the American people, he has been consistent about one thing: loudly and strongly standing up for corporations […]
32BJ Statement on NYC “Uber Regulation”
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, president of 32BJ SEIU: “By approving this historic legislation package, New York’s City Council has taken an important step to benefit the drivers who keep New Yorkers moving, as well as riders who need these services to be accessible, affordable and available. The bills address the […]
32BJ SEIU Commends PA Supreme Court’s Decisions on Soda Tax and Cash Assistance
The following statement can be attributed to Gabe Morgan, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU. “In stark contrast to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings against working families, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today rejected the efforts of corporate special interests to keep working families stuck in poverty. Not only will the soda tax decision allow Philadelphia […]
32BJ SEIU on Kavanaugh Nomination
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, President of 32BJ SEIU. “Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination by President Trump is an affront to working people, LGBTQ, women, immigrants, people of color, and just about anyone who expects the highest court to uphold and expand rights, not take them away. Kavanaugh has spent his career ruling […]
32BJ SEIU on New Jersey’s Successful Budget Vote
The following statement can be attributed to Kevin Brown, New Jersey State Director of 32BJ SEIU: “We commend the legislators who came to an agreement yesterday to protect working families in New Jersey. By voting to fully fund our public schools, transportation and property tax relief, they have shown that they stand for progress in […]