The following statement is attributable to Darrin Kelly, President Allegheny Fayette County Central Labor Council: “We congratulate Sam Williamson, the district leader of 32BJ SEIU, on his appointment as URA chair. Appointing a labor leader who represents low-wage workers from all over the city signals how serious the Mayor is about ensuring that Pittsburgh is […]

Pittsburgh, PA—Two protesters today were arrested after a group of community organizations and members of the Services Employees International Union occupied the McCandless office of Speaker Mike Turzai to demand that the House Speaker hold a vote on a state budget that includes a severance tax on Marcellus Shale. “For Mike Turzai to not even

Pittsburgh – In advance of Friday’s Pirates’ home opener, seasonal cleaners – members of 32BJ SEIU – at PNC Park, are calling foul over stagnant contract talks with the organization. The cleaners help to maintain the grounds of one of the nation’s #1 ballparks. The cleaners are demanding $15 an hour in negotiations. “We helped

Pittsburgh– With just 10 days left to Election Day, local union members and low-wage workers will hit the streets on Saturday at 10:45am to talk to voters about candidates who support raising the minimum wage including Hillary Clinton and Katie McGinty for Senate. “The choice could not be clearer when it comes to raising the wage for

Pittsburgh – A panel featuring economists, community leaders, and elected officials discussed solutions for issues impacting Pittsburghers this afternoon at the August Wilson Center. Nearly 100 people, including members of City Council, were on hand to hear the findings of the new report, A Pittsburgh That Works for Working People by the Center on Wisconsin

For More Information: Traci Benjamin 215-300-0776 tbenjamin@seiu32bj.org PITTSBURGH – Two days before the contract for more than 1,000 commercial office cleaners was set to expire, the 32BJ SEIU Bargaining Committee secured a four-year tentative agreement with the Managers, Owners and Contractors Association (MOCA). The deal, subject to ratification, includes a fair wage increase and maintains benefits at their

For More Information: Traci Benjamin 215-300-0776 tbenjamin@seiu32bj.org Pittsburgh – Days away from their contract expiring, more than 250 commercial office cleaners – 32BJ SEIU members – braved the pouring rain and voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a fair agreement is not reached with the Managers, Owners and Contractors Association (MOCA). The contract expires at

Pittsburgh – Mayor William Peduto (D) was on hand to announce a historic deal between the city’s top security contractors and more than 1,000 security guards in a three-year tentative agreement. The first-ever union contract between the firms and 32BJ of Service Employees International Union, which represents the guards, is one of the largest organization