TRUMP’S MUSLIM BAN IS UN-AMERICAN
The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa President of 32BJ, one of the largest union representing immigrant workers in the country: “Trump’s Muslim ban and the refugee crisis that will follow is the latest example of an administration at war with the facts. The reality is that immigrants and refugees are actually less […]
32BJ Statement on Muslim 32BJ Airport Worker Attacked at JFK Airport
The rhetoric of hate and the politics of racial and religious discrimination are hitting right here at home: Rabeeya Khan, a 32BJ member and terminal cleaner at JFK Airport was assaulted and verbally threatened while working at the Delta Air Lines Sky Club at JFK Airport. Her assailant invoked President Trump and allegedly targeted Ms. Khan for being Muslim. This […]
32BJ Statement: JFK Renovation Plan
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 on Gov. Cuomo’s Insufficient Airport Safety Plan
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 SEIU Statement on Airport Strike Averted
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 Regarding TTF/Jet Fuel Tax Bill
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 on the Philadelphia Soda Tax
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 Death of Chris Trakimas
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 […]
32BJ SEIU Statement on Governor McAuliffe Restoring Voting Rights
“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 […]
Statement from 32BJ President Hector Figueroa on Passing of Mayor de Blasio’s Housing Plan
“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 […]