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Wilmington, DE – Members of 32BJ of the Service Employees International (SEIU) today announced their endorsement of candidates for office in Wilmington, New Castle and Delaware state, inspired by their support for responsible economic development to help move families out of poverty and protect the middle class. Endorsed candidates include Harris McDowell for State Senate, State […]
Hartford, CT – The Nebraska-based cleaning company brought in by The Hartford Courant to clean the newspaper’s offices has been hit with a formal complaint from the federal labor board for its treatment both of the longtime cleaning workers kicked out of their jobs at its Capitol City headquarters, and the workers hired to replace them. The
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The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, Secretary-Treasurer of 32BJ, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country: “As hundreds of thousands of highly motivated Dreamers, and future scientist and entrepreneurs, get ready to apply for deferred action, the Obama administration should be praised for stopping the deportation of young,
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Hartford, CT – The win of Chris Murphy in the Primary Election for Connecticut’s open U.S. Senate seat, was lauded by 32BJ SEIU, which had endorsed him and worked for his election. “32BJ congratulates Chris Murphy on this primary win,” said Kurt Westby 32BJ Connecticut Director. “We look forward to continuing to work with him to
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New York, NY – Cyclists swamped Park Avenue South today in the family-friendly Ride for the American Dream protest of a “race to the bottom” at some luxury residential buildings developed by TF Cornerstone. “We don’t begrudge Cornerstone’s success,” said Larry Engelstein, Executive Vice President Elect of 32BJ. “But when you charge $5,000 for a 2
South Plainfield, NJ – Early this morning, more than 40 custodial, maintenance and grounds employees who keep schools clean and sanitary in South Plainfield walked out of their jobs for a one-day strike, after their employer, Pritchard Industries unilaterally decided to impose a substandard health insurance program and announced reductions in wages. The workers will rally today
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The following statement on the City’s comprehensive study of New York City buildings can be attributed to Mike Fishman, President of 32BJ, one of the largest building service workers union in the country: “With nearly 80 percent of New York’s greenhouse gas emissions produced by buildings, it’s imperative for owners, workers, environmental groups and the
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Hartford, CT—SEIU 32BJ formally announced today its endorsements for the Connecticut State Legislature candidates who are running in contested primaries on August 14th. The following statement can be attributed to Kurt Westby, Connecticut Director of 32BJ SEIU: “Right now, more than ever, Connecticut needs champions of working families that will stand up to special interests
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32BJ today announced endorsements in the New York legislative races that showed the union is holding current GOP state senators to account for failing to help middle-class and working families. “Unlike state Republicans in the past, New York’s current Republican state senators have failed our state by refusing to pass crucial, commonsense legislation that would
Hartford, CT – A coalition of low-wage workers, elected officials and community leaders marched yesterday in Hartford in support of a ‘National Day of Action’ which mobilized hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the country calling for fair wages and an increase in the federal minimum wage. In Hartford, security officer who protect State buildings along
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