32BJ on NY AG James suit against NYPD misconduct
Versión en español a seguir The following statement can be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: “As we have seen time and again, especially throughout widespread protests against racial injustice this past year, police forces such as New York Police Department overreact, over-police and brutalize peaceful protesters. The NYPD, one of the most resourced and […]
Frontline Property Service Workers Union Demands Immediate Removal of Trump
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service workers union in the country, representing a majority Black and immigrant essential property services workforce: “As a union representing mostly Black and Brown workers, last night’s horrific events were traumatizing for so many of these essential workers who saw […]
32BJ SEIU Responds to Stimulus Bill: ‘This Cannot Be the End. We must Fund the Frontline’
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU “The COVID relief package must be a starting point, not the end. While this legislation marks a small step forward after months of inaction, it is not anywhere near enough to meet the enormity of the crisis we face in this moment. Despite […]
The New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Endorses Groundbreaking Healthcare Bill, ‘Healthy Terminals Act’
The following statement is attributable to the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus: “The New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus fully supports of the Healthy Terminals Act (S989/A2487) that raises the standards for thousands of New Jersey’s Airport Workers. As we have learned during this unprecedented pandemic of COVID-19, healthcare is a right that should be afforded […]
32BJ Congratulates State Legislative Leaders Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Carl Heastie on Election Victories
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “As we await final results for our national elections, we congratulate Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on their election night victories. Having the State Senate maintain its Democratic majority for more than one term for the first time in over 100 […]
32BJ SEIU on Vote Count: We Must Protect Our Democracy ‘We the people, choose who lead us’ Count Every Vote!
The following statement is attributable to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU. “The voters have made their voices heard through record voter turnout by mail and in person. Now is the time to count every vote. The voters of 32BJ SEIU and beyond have spoken loud and clear. We voted for a $15 minimum wage, […]
32BJ SEIU Demands Release of Bodycam Footage Leading up to the Death of Karon Hylton on Behalf of a Relative Represented by the Union
The following statement is attributable to Jaime Contreras, Vice President of 32BJ SEIU, which represents over 20,000 Black and immigrant essential workers in the D.C. area, including a relative of Karon Hylton: “32BJ SEIU stands in solidarity with the family of Karon Hylton and the community in which the tragic event took place. His loss is felt […]
32BJ Condemns Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation As Threat to the Rights of all Workers
The following statement may be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: The confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett is a direct threat to the basic rights of almost all Americans. It speaks volumes about President Trump and Senate Republicans that they would rush a nomination through just so that she could decide on a […]
SEIU 32BJ Endorses Kevin Riley for Bronx City Council District 12
The following statement can be attributed to SEIU 32BJ President Kyle Bragg: “Our 32BJ members are proud to endorse Kevin Riley for City Council District 12. A lifelong Bronx resident, he has a strong history of advocating for community members, mentoring youth of color and has worked hard throughout the pandemic to provide PPE and […]
32BJ SEIU Condemns Trump’s White Supremacist Call to Action
New York—32BJ SEIU, the union representing 175,000, mostly Black and brown essential building service workers responded to the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. “Instead of condemning white supremacists, President Trump reached a new low by telling them to ‘stand by.’ Trump has no plan for the country other than more racism and violence. […]