New Haven – The following statement can be attributed to Juan Hernandez, Connecticut District Director of 32BJ SEIU: “The members of 32BJ extend our warmest congratulations to Toni Harp. Her hard-fought victory shows that voters respond to a consistent record of fighting for working families. We are confident that as Mayor of New Haven, she will […]

New Haven – 162 New Haven public school cleaners yesterday reached a tentative two-year agreement with GCA Services Group yesterday that includes wage increases, healthcare coverage, paid sick days and vacation time. “The benefits and wage increases we were able to secure will help our communities prosper,” said Juan Hernandez, 32BJ SEIU Connecticut District Director. “The

HARTFORD – The primary election of 32BJ SEIU-backed candidate Toni Harp for Mayor of New Haven as well as several aldermanic candidates, is a hopeful sign for a progressive future in New Haven, 32BJ members said tonight. “As State Senator, Toni Harp has stood with us time and time again,” said Juan Hernandez, 32BJ’s Connecticut

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

Hartford, CT— “Last  November, our country spoke loud and clear that we voted and we voted for immigration reform,” said Kurt Westby, 32BJ Vice-president and CT Director. “Today, The US Senate is echoing the country’s sentiment with the passage of a compromise bill that will fix our broken immigration system and help strengthen our economy.

Stamford – In celebration of Flag Day, 32BJ members, immigrant workers and their supporters will rally outside the Stamford Government Center tomorrow to thank Connecticut’s congressional delegation for their continuous support of immigration reform. 32BJ members will also unveil a handmade flag of the United States to echo the immigration reform movement’s call for an accessible

Hartford— The State House today voted unanimously to take a step toward greater trust between Connecticut’s immigrant communities and local law enforcement, advancing the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act to the Senate floor. The TRUST Act would set a standard implementation of the federal Secure Communities program by all state agencies, allowing

Hartford– As Congress finalizes sweeping immigration reform, a dozen janitors and security officers from up and down the east coast, including Connecticut, will be sharing their personal experiences with lawmakers over the next few weeks as part of a larger effort to ensure passage of fair and sensible legislation. Men and women from an invisible

Hartford— The state legislature’s Joint Committee on Judiciary yesterday voted 33 to 11 to take a step toward greater trust between Connecticut’s immigrant communities and local law enforcement, advancing the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools (TRUST) Act to set a standard implementation of the federal Secure Communities program by all state agencies. While the

Hartford – As the bipartisan Senate committee announced that their proposed immigration bill may be finalized this week, hundreds of immigrants, supporters and elected officials converged today to call for a bill that includes an accessible path to citizenship, keeps families together, raises standards for all working people and strengthens our economy. Organized by the