The following statement can be attributed to Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ SEIU: As President of a majority Black, brown, and immigrant union, my heart goes out to the people of Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and all parts of the Caribbean that are being pummeled by Hurricane Fiona. Up and down the …
The following statement is attributable to Roxana Rivera, Executive Vice President of 32BJ SEIU. “We are troubled by the allegations against Ricardo Arroyo detailed in recent Boston Globe articles. As a union that stands with women and all victims of sexual violence, 32BJ SEIU has made the decision to no longer endorse in the Suffolk …
32BJ SEIU’s statement on the Suffolk County DA’s race. Read More »
New York, NY –Today, union leaders, 32BJ SEIU members, elected officials, and allies joined former and current Chipotle workers at a City Hall Park rally celebrating the introduction of two key NYC Council bills targeting fast-food companies that have repeatedly violated NYC employment laws, like Chipotle. Both pieces of legislation build upon hallmark employment victories such …
New York, NY – Today, City Hall announced they successfully settled their suit with Chipotle, resulting in a historic $20 million settlement. The City’s complaint alleged nearly 600,000 violations of New York’s Fair Workweek law. The $20 million amount represents the largest settlement under the Fair Workweek law thus far. All of the multi-million dollar …
City Settles Historic $20 Million Suit Against Chipotle Read More »
Baltimore, MD –32BJ SEIU is celebrating electoral victories for Anthony Brown, Brooke Lierman, Bill Ferguson, Adrienne Jones and Jeff Waldstreicher, citing their support for paid family leave policy, protecting workers from unscrupulous employers and last year’s passage of the Secure Maryland Wage Act that improves jobs at BWI Marshall Airport. “We look forward to helping …
New York, N.Y. — Following the June 28th New York State Primary, 32BJ SEIU, the largest property services union in the country, congratulated several candidates endorsed by the union on their primary election night wins, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado and an overwhelming majority of the union’s huge slate of endorsed Assemblymembers. …
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Essential workers’ union 32BJ SEIU celebrated the passage on Friday of an “An Act Relating to Public Property Works,” which among other improvements would require state contractors to pay janitors and security officers a standard rate, along with providing paid vacation time, paid sick days, and affordable, quality healthcare coverage. The standard …
Legislature Passes Bill to Raise Standards for Janitors & Security Officers Read More »
“A corrupt, illegitimate, and radical right-wing majority on the Supreme Court has carried out a brutal attack on women and fundamental rights in this country. Make no mistake, overturning Roe is a reckless ruling that will endanger people and strip away critical healthcare services – especially for low-income women of color. But the gang of …
New York, NY – Today, June 3rd, the Hospital Equity and Affordability Law, or HEAL Act passed both the NYS Assembly and NYS Senate. Co-sponsored by state Senator Andrew Gournades and Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, the legislation bars hospital networks from striking contracting deals with insurers that have the effect of skyrocketing healthcare costs. The …
32BJ SECURES PASSAGE OF HEAL ACT, PUSHES FORWARD HEALTHCARE JUSTICE IN NYS Read More »
NEW YORK, NY – Today, workers at four Chipotle stores delivered petitions to Chipotle managers to initiate the formation of Workplace Safety Committees, as provided by New York’s historic HERO Act of 2021. Chipotle workers will speak out about their working conditions at Chipotle and the health and safety issues that they continue to experience. …
CHIPOTLE WORKERS TAKE ACTION TO IMPLEMENT HISTORIC NY HERO ACT Read More »
