32BJ SEIU Congratulates Biden Administration’s New Rules for OSHA Inspections
(New York, NY) Today, 32BJ SEIU congratulated the Biden Administration as it announced a new rule change that will allow workers to choose non-employee individuals to represent them during an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This would include union representatives, health and safety experts who are knowledgeable about hazardous conditions in […]
**STRIKE AVERTED** Tentative New Union Contract Reached for 20,000 NYC Commercial Cleaners
New York, NY — Just after midnight this morning (12:50 AM), a bargaining committee composed of 32BJ SEIU members who clean New York City commercial building offices, transportation hubs and universities and union officers reached a tentative agreement with the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations. Pending ratification votes in the coming weeks, the new […]
‘Tension is Building’ in Contract Negotiations For 20K NYC Cleaners as Dec. 31 Deadline Looms
Core issues unresolved after two bargaining sessions following strike authorization vote. Five days until possible industry strike. New York, NY – Tension is building in negotiations between the 32BJ SEIU bargaining committee representing 20,000 essential NYC cleaners and the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations (RAB) after the RAB reiterated proposals calling for attacks on […]
32BJ SEIU Issues Response Following Critical SCOTUS Glacier Ruling
SEIU Local 32BJ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2023 Media Contact: Rush Perez, ruperez@seiu32bj.org, 347-515-4386 32BJ SEIU Issues Response Following Critical SCOTUS Glacier Ruling Washington, DC-In response to the Supreme Court of the United State’s ruling on Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamster, 32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich issued the following statement: “SCOTUS’ 8-1 ruling […]
32BJ SEIU Issues Response Following Critical SCOTUS Glacier Ruling
32BJ of SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION June 1, 2023 32BJ SEIU Issues Response Following Critical SCOTUS Glacier Ruling Washington, DC-In response to the Supreme Court of the United State’s ruling on Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamster, 32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich issued the following statement: “SCOTUS’ 8-1 ruling today fits with […]
32BJ SEIU Responds to Killing of Jordan Neely
The following statement is attributable to Manny Pastreich, President of 32BJ SEIU, representing a majority Black and immigrant workforce: “What happened to Jordan Neely was infuriating and disturbing and should never happen in our city. Vigilante violence should never be the response to homelessness and mental health crises. Instead, we must lead with compassion and […]
32BJ Statement on Hurricane Fiona
The following statement can be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: As President of a majority Black, brown, and immigrant union, my heart goes out to the people of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and all parts of the Caribbean that are being pummeled by Hurricane Fiona. Up and down the […]
32BJ SEIU’s statement on the Suffolk County DA’s race.
The following statement is attributable to Roxana Rivera, Executive Vice President of 32BJ SEIU. “We are troubled by the allegations against Ricardo Arroyo detailed in recent Boston Globe articles. As a union that stands with women and all victims of sexual violence, 32BJ SEIU has made the decision to no longer endorse in the Suffolk […]
Following Tuesday’s Historic $20 Million Chipotle Settlement, Workers, Union Leaders, and Elected Officials Hail Intro of Landmark NYC Council Bills as “New Front” in Battle Against Fast Food Companies that Brazenly Violate NYC Employment Laws
New York, NY –Today, union leaders, 32BJ SEIU members, elected officials, and allies joined former and current Chipotle workers at a City Hall Park rally celebrating the introduction of two key NYC Council bills targeting fast-food companies that have repeatedly violated NYC employment laws, like Chipotle. Both pieces of legislation build upon hallmark employment victories such […]
City Settles Historic $20 Million Suit Against Chipotle
New York, NY – Today, City Hall announced they successfully settled their suit with Chipotle, resulting in a historic $20 million settlement. The City’s complaint alleged nearly 600,000 violations of New York’s Fair Workweek law. The $20 million amount represents the largest settlement under the Fair Workweek law thus far. All of the multi-million dollar […]