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Newark— In the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Newark airport workers will join with workers and allies in 10 major cities— including Boston, Chicago, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Miami, Washington, DC, Seattle, and Portland— in a large-scale national civil disobedience action. The workers are protesting the gross injustices and inequality that persist at […]
4-year deal includes strong wage increases & maintains benefits Newark—7,000 32BJ SEIU New Jersey office cleaners and school custodians now have a new contract. The commercial workers overwhelmingly approved the 4 year deal just days after a tentative agreement was reached with the New Jersey Contractors Association. The new contract includes strong wage increases, maintains
7,000 NJ Janitors Ratify New Contract Read More »
Deal includes wage increases & protects health benefits for thousands of janitors Newark, NJ — Just 24 hours after thousands of 32BJ SEIU janitors voted to authorize a strike, the bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with the New Jersey Contractors Association. The 4 year contract—subject to ratification – includes strong wage increases and protects
NJ Strike Averted: 32BJ SEIU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Cleaning Contractors Read More »
THOUSANDS MARCH TO DEMAND A FAIR CONTRACT For More Information: Desirée Taylor, 917-808-6857 dtaylor@seiu32bj.org NEWARK—With no deal on the table yet, janitors have voted to authorize a strike if an agreement isn’t reached soon. And the clock is ticking–contracts for 7,000 32BJ office cleaners and school janitors expire on December 31st. On Wednesday, thousands of workers and supporters took to the
NJ Janitors Vote to Strike If No Deal Is Reached Read More »
Newark, NJ—Following the first-ever national strike of contracted airline workers, Newark Liberty International Airport workers, elected officials and community supporters will gather on the steps of Newark City Hall on Tuesday at 4:00pm to kick-off a 24 hour fast for a living wage and union rights, part of an even broader national action in 14 cities in support
Newark Airport Workers, Elected Officials to Kick-Off Fast for Justice Read More »
WHAT: With the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season expected to be the busiest in recent memory, subcontracted airport workers at Newark Liberty International Airport will walk off the job tonight as part of the first-ever nationwide airport workers strike. In Newark, striking airport workers, their families and supporters will hold a public rally and press conference at
Newark Liberty International Airport Workers To Join National Strike For Families Read More »
Statement from 32BJ: “Congratulations to Reed Gusciora on his election victory,” said Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and NJ State Director. “32BJ members were proud to support him because he has been a vocal supporter of workers’ rights. And with another two years in office, we believe Gusciora will continue to support a progressive
32BJ SEIU Congratulates LD 15 Assembly Winners Gusciora & Muoio Read More »
For More Information: Desirée Taylor 212-388-3042; 917-808-6857 dtaylor@seiu32bj.org Newark–In an impressive show of solidarity, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and a contingent of other elected officials gathered together to rally behind thousands of workers seeking fair wage increases and the continuation of solid health benefits. Their pledge of support comes as bargaining begins for contracts impacting
Elected Officials & Clergy Support 7,000 Workers Fighting for Fair Contracts Read More »
Although Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a $15 minimum wage for fast food workers by 2018, there are thousands of low wage workers at the airports still fighting for a living wage. In fact, airport workers are fighting to receive raises that were already promised to them. October 1st marked the 1 year anniversary of
Newark–A huge victory for displaced office cleaners came today from the National Labor Relations Board. Administrative Law Judge Steven Davis ruled cleaning services contractor Eastern Essential Services (EES) engaged in unlawful actions when it refused to hire incumbent janitors at three office buildings in Secaucus, East Rutherford and Bernards Township because of their union affiliation
Federal Judge Says NJ Office Contractor Must Rehire Janitors Read More »
