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New York – In a recent meeting with its cleaning contractor, a WeWork executive said more than 100 cleaners at the coworking start-up’s New York City offices should all be fired for organizing a union. Threatening to fire workers for union activity violates federal labor law. 32BJ SEIU, the union the workers want to join, has […]
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New York – Janitors who keep the hip coworking start-up WeWork clean and welcoming rallied in front of the company’s headquarters today to demand better pay and to say, “We work here too.” The contracted cleaners make as little as $10 an hour with no benefits. They were joined at the rally near 222 Broadway by supportive
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New York – The workers who keep hip coworking start-up WeWork clean and welcoming are launching a campaign to improve their jobs and their lives. The contracted workers are telling the company: We Work Here Too. WHO: The janitors who clean offices at WeWork sites across the city; supportive 32BJ members who are standing in
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Boston, MA— Nearly 100 non-union contracted airplane cleaners and baggage went on strike Wednesday to protest unfair labor practices committed by their employers, ReadyJet Inc. and G2 Secure staff. These contractors provide services for JetBlue, US Airways, Delta and other airlines. Both companies are currently under federal investigation for violation of workers’ rights. “Workers, any workers, but specially
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Boston, MA— Nearly 100 non-union contracted airplane cleaners and baggage handlers will go on strike to protest unfair labor practices committed by their employers, ReadyJet Inc. and G2 Secure staff. These contractors provide services for JetBlue, US Airways, Delta and other airlines. Both companies are currently under federal investigation for violating workers’ rights. Worker Intimidation. ReadyJet managers
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When: Wednesday, June 17, 3pm Where: jetBlue Headquarters: 2701 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City, NY 11101 What: A rally and press conference outside jetBlue’s headquarters. Who: Airport cleaners who work for JetBlue’s subcontractors Roma and Ultimate Aircraft at JFK Airport will be joined by elected officials, clergy, community members and 32BJ members who support their call for living wages,
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Pittsburgh – An important time in Pittsburgh’s history and for the labor union was commemorated today. It was 30 years ago: janitors in the city took a stand for themselves and pushed back against building owners and contractors who tried to cut their wages and benefits. That fight resembles that of nearly 1,000 security officers
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BOSTON, MA – Last night, Boston College property workers voted overwhelmingly in favor of a contract that would provide 5% raises over two years and maintain affordable health care benefits for property service workers. The contract covers nearly 300 custodians, groundskeepers and skilled trades workers who maintain and repair buildings throughout the BC campus. “This agreement honors the
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The following statement on Philadelphia International Airport’s lease with American Airlines can be attributed to Gabe Morgan Vice President of 32BJ SEIU and PA State Director: “After two strikes, a referendum, and incredible support from faith, community and progressive elected officials, airport workers have finally won the 21st Century Minimum Wage,” said Gabe Morgan Vice
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Fort Lauderdale, FL— Dozens of airline-contracted wheelchair attendants at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport went on strike on Tuesday to protest poverty wages and federal labor law violations committed by their employer, G2 Secure Staff, which services Southwest and Virgin America Airlines. The National Labor Relations Board recently found probable cause to authorize a formal complaint
