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8/01/2021 – 8/31/2024
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3/01/2022 – 2/28/2025
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3/01/2022 – 2/28/2025
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1/01/2021 – 12/31/2024
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3/01/2022 – 2/28/2025
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New York, NY— While we welcome Governor Cuomo’s announcement of a JFK Airport renovation project to ease travel and create temporary construction jobs at prevailing wage rates, this plan is however, also disappointing as it lacks the promised investments in airport service and security jobs needed to truly modernize JFK Airport. You cannot have a […]
32BJ Statement: JFK Renovation Plan Read More »
Governor Cuomo’s new emergency preparedness training for airport workers recognizes that all airport workers have an important role to play during safety emergencies. However, while long overdue, the proposed training does not go nearly far enough and risks providing the public with a false sense of security. The plan, as currently proposed, insufficiently treats only one symptom
32BJ Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s Insufficient Airport Safety Plan Read More »
The following statement is attributable to Gabe Morgan, Vice President and PA Director, 32BJ SEIU: We thank Mayor Kenney and Governor Wolf for convening meetings between American Airlines and 32BJ SEIU. American Airlines has committed to ensuring that subcontracted workers have a fair process to form their union. Over the next few days, we will
32BJ SEIU Statement on Airport Strike Averted Read More »
The following statement on the Jet Fuel Tax should be attributed to Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President: “Today we have the opportunity to make airlines pay their fair share in fuel taxes, just as motorists do, and right a historic wrong. By closing the jet tax loophole, we can bring in much needed revenue for
32BJ SEIU Statement Regarding TTF/Jet Fuel Tax Bill Read More »
The following statement is attributable to Gabe Morgan, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU “In a city where luxury condos are popping up everywhere, it is shameful that we are still the #1 big city for poverty in the nation. As Philly becomes a world class destination, most of its residents still struggle to pay their
32BJ SEIU Statement on the Philadelphia Soda Tax Read More »
Statement from Ernie Bennett, District 1201 Assistant Area Leader: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our member, Chris Trakimas. Chris was a devoted father, grandfather and a long-time, school district mechanic. His death is a horrifying reminder that budget cuts can cost lives. The safety of the hardworking men and women who maintain our
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“32BJ members are proud of Governor McAuliffe for ensuring that all men and women have their voices heard on the long list of issues that affect their day-to-day lives,” Jaime Contreras, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and Capital Area Director. “While Republicans work feverishly to restrict Americans from participating in our democracy, McAuliffe is setting an example
32BJ SEIU Statement on Governor McAuliffe Restoring Voting Rights Read More »
“We congratulate Mayor de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito for passing a plan that will create more affordable housing for the city’s working families. This is a victory for hard-working New Yorkers, including our 70,000 NYC members, who want to continue to live in New York City, raise their families here and remain
We applaud the New York City Council and Mayor de Blasio for coming together on a plan that will create more affordable housing that the city’s working families desperately need. We also thank them for finding common ground with labor and housing advocates to reaffirm that progress is made when when a broad spectrum of
Statement from 32BJ President Hector Figueroa on Affordable Housing Plan Read More »
“We commend Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop for following through on his promise to fight for working families by raising the minimum wage to $15 for city employees,” said Kevin Brown, 32BJ Vice President and NJ State Director. By raising the wage through executive order, Fulop is helping to uplift workers, their families and the
