For More Information: Traci C. Benjamin: 215-300-0776; tbenjamin@seiu32bj.org Julie Blust:  215-713-6777; jblust@seiu32bj.org Philadelphia – More than 200 property service workers: commercial cleaners, building engineers, and maintenance mechanics rallied in Center City this afternoon calling for a fair contract. Negotiations opened today for the workers – members of 32BJ SEIU – and the Building Operators Labor […]

Philadelphia – This afternoon fired union workers from 2116 Chestnut Street were arrested after refusing to leave the building lobby. With almost no notice, building cleaners, security officers and maintenance workers—members of 32BJ SEIU—were terminated from their jobs at 2116 Chestnut Street on Friday after the 319 unit residential apartment building was sold to CBRE

Philadelphia –Joined by dozens of supportive tenants and union members, fired building workers at 2116 Chestnut will rally in front of the building on Wednesday at 2:45pm. With almost no notice, building cleaners, security officers and maintenance workers were terminated from their jobs at 2116 Chestnut Street on Friday after the 319 unit residential apartment building was

Scranton, PA – Dozens of school district workers rallied in support of Governor Tom Wolf’s budget this afternoon outside the Scranton School Administration Building. The workers are custodians, skilled trade workers, LPNs, and clericals. With school slated to open in a month and a budget stalemate in its (6th) week, workers along with parents are concerned

Pittsburgh – City Council voted this morning to enact legislation making Pittsburgh the nineteenth city in the nation to pass paid sick days legislation. The measure was backed by members of Pittsburgh for Paid Sick Days, a coalition of community groups, environmental groups, faith organizations and labor unions. Sam Williamson, Western Pennsylvania District Director, 32BJ

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

Philadelphia, PA— Over 500 non-union contracted wheelchair attendants, baggage handlers and airplane cleaners went on strike Thursday morning to protest low wages and unfair labor practices committed by their employers, Prospect Aviation Services and PrimeFlight Airline Services. Both contractors are employed by US Airways and other airlines. “I’m here today because I struggle to pay

Philadelphia— 32BJ SEIU and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, who combined represent over 47,000 property service and health care workers in Pennsylvania today announced their endorsement of Jim Kenney for Mayor of Philadelphia. “Cities are electing strong progressive leaders like Jim Kenney, who put an end stop frisk, support airport workers, public schools and a $15/ hour minimum wage,” said Gabe Morgan, 32BJ’s Pennsylvania Director. “Kenney represents Philadelphia’s

Philadelphia— 32BJ SEIU, the union representing nearly 10,000 Delaware Valley property service workers today announced their endorsement of City Council candidates Isaiah Thomas (At-Large), Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd), Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (D-7th), Blondell Reynolds Brown (At-Large) and Curtis Jones Jr. (D-4th). “Working families need stronger champions to deliver real improvements in public education and in the