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Newark, NJ–US Senator Bob Menendez, who helped advance immigration reform legislation as a member of the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan Gang of 8, joined hundreds of New Jersey’s immigrants and supporters today at Newark’s Lincoln Park to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington and support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. “Working […]
Chantilly, Virginia – Congressman Luis Gutierrez (IL-4) joined immigrants and service providers from Northern Virginia in exploring the particularly harmful impact of the immigration crisis on women and girls at a panel discussion held today in Chantilly, VA. Congressman Frank Wolf (VA-10) declined an invitation for the event held in his district on Women’s Equality
Miami, FL—Workers say mounting frustration during several weeks of bargaining a contract renewal with DTZ Inc. led them to vote Saturday to authorize a strike in case they do not reach settlement on a fair contract. Clara Vargas, a cleaner at Residential Hall and a member of the workers’ bargaining committee, said, DTZ, the contractor
University Of Miami Custodians Vote To Strike If Contract Talks Fail Read More »
NEW YORK — 32BJ SEIU, the largest property service union in the country, today congratulated City Council, especially Speaker Christine Quinn and sponsor Councilman Jumaane Williams, on the successful override of Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of the Community Safety Act. “This is a historic day, and a turning point in the relationship between the New York
32BJ Calls Stop-And-Frisk Override A Victory For Civil Rights Read More »
More than 100 people, including workers in buildings along the High Line—the elevated park with scenic views and pricey artisanal treats at a once down-and-out area of the city—and their supporters marched for fairness and higher wages and benefits standards at the park’s luxury apartments. Employers in the neighborhood are hiking prices to take advantage
*** Click here for photos (photos 3-5)*** PITTSBURGH– A coalition of religious and community groups got more than they bargained for Thursday when they presented a half cake to Rep. Tim Murphy at his Mt. Lebanon office. Instead of being met by Congressman Murphy or a staff person willing to listen to their concerns on immigration
Immigration Reform Advocates Greeted with Police Presence at Rep. Tim Murphy’s Office Read More »
NEW YORK – The Executive Board of 32BJ SEIU voted unanimously today to rescind the union’s endorsement of Assembly Member Micah Kellner for a City Council seat. It was the first time the union, which has 75,000 members in New York City, has ever rescinded an endorsement. “Given the allegations against Kellner, we cannot in
32BJ Rescinds Endorsement Of Micah Kellner Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Read More »
NEW HAVEN — Public school cleaners in New Haven tonight asked the Board of Aldermen to support them in their fight for fair wages. “Unlike custodians who work for the city, our employer has not provided us with any raises, healthcare, sick days or retirement benefits,” cleaner Arnold Hunter told the board. “We’re doing the
NEW YORK CITY—National and local labor leaders have written a letter calling on President Obama and Immigration and Customs Enforcement director John Morton to release on humanitarian parole nine young immigrant activists who were detained attempting to return to their families in the U.S. The Dream 9, as they are known in reference to the
Labor Unions Call for Dreamers’ Release and Return to Their U.S. Hometowns Read More »
