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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · 1d

"Have you heard of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social?”

@32bjseiu.bsky.social volunteers have been calling thousands of their neighbors every week, to elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and win a more affordable NYC!

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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting for the General Election starts in just 10 days!

Confirm your early voting location and hours to make sure you’re vote ready: findmypollsite.vote.nyc

#NYCLaborVotes

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!
October 25: Voter Registration Deadline
October 25 - November 2: Early Voting Period
November 4: Election Day

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · 9d

The Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act is about more than policy — it’s about people. Named after Aland Etienne, a heroic security officer who gave his life protecting others, this bill would set real standards to keep every New Yorker safer. #HonorAlandEtienne #StandForSecurity

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · 16d

New York City deserves a mayor who will fight for those of us who labor every single hour of the day!

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · 22d

#HonorAlandEtienne

Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 22d

Aland Etienne, a proud @32bjseiu.bsky.social member, cared deeply about his city and put his life on the line to protect New Yorkers.

I’m proud to introduce the Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act to ensure security officers have the fair pay, support, and training they've always deserved.

Security officer stands behind metal barricades outside 345 Park Avenue building in New York City with headline from NY Daily News about NYC Council Bill boosting security guard pay.

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Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 22d

Aland Etienne, a proud @32bjseiu.bsky.social member, cared deeply about his city and put his life on the line to protect New Yorkers.

I’m proud to introduce the Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act to ensure security officers have the fair pay, support, and training they've always deserved.

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today we honor the service and sacrifice of the 32BJ members we lost on 9/11.
We honor and remember all who were lost that day and thank all who showed up in our city’s darkest hour.

We remember them.
We honor them.
We carry them with us.

From the rubble rose resilience. From the pain, unity.

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 8

Paulina Batista Yale and Luz Erazo spoke to East Boston voters about the Mayor and councilors' strong defense of immigrant rights. One voter, Anna Dimaria, even invited the canvassers into her home to share her own story of emigrating to East Boston from Italy when she was 4 years old!

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 8

Members knocked on East Boston voters' doors this weekend to support Mayor Wu, and City Councilors Coletta Zapata, Louijeune, Mejia and Santana before Tuesday's election! @wutrain.bsky.social @juliaforboston.bsky.social @clrhenrysantana.bsky.social @ruthzee.bsky.social @gigi4district1.bsky.social

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 6

Welcomed by 32BJ Executive VP Kevin Brown, @MayorWu.boston.gov spoke in Spanish to about 150 building cleaners, airport workers, and other 32BJ members about facing an administration that is attacking Boston because this city is the proof of how their divisive ideology "no es correcta."

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks to @MayorWu.boston.gov — our endorsed candidate for Boston Mayor — for coming out to speak at our District 615 member meeting today, and for standing up for the rights of ALL Boston residents "to call this city home."

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 3

A #LaborDay victory! The dedicated custodians at Molloy University on Long Island have ratified a new agreement that protects benefits and increases wages. ✊✊✊

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

From Executive Vice President and District Leader of 615, Kevin Brown:

"Everyone I spoke to said not one person crossed the picket line today. You showed us the meaning of unity— and hope!"

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you, former District 615 Leader and current Assistant to the President, Roxana Rivera, for the trip down to South Hadley to support our striking workers and lead a chant. ✊🏼💜💛

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

We couldn't do this without the countless support from our union siblings from UAW2322, elected allies, and of course - faculty and staff from Mount Holyoke who've come down and marched alongside us.

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Almost 12 hours later and still going strong!

We won't stop until we get our members the wages and benefits they deserve.

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Rich Sugrue, a cook at Mount Holyoke College elaborates on the legacy of Frances Perkins — the famous alumnus who served as Franklin Roosevelt’s groundbreaking Secretary of Labor.

We have no doubt she would stand with us in supporting a living wage for all workers!

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

"They are asking for wages that they deserve and I stand in support of their struggle."

— State Rep. Homar Gomez

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

"This fight isn’t just about an investment in these workers, it’s an investment in this community and the continued legacy of Mount Holyoke."

— State Rep. Adam Gomez

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

ICYMI 🚨🚨🚨 Striking Mt Holyoke workers held a press conference alongside State Rep. Homar Gomez and State Rep. Adam Gomez, demanding college administrators meet the need for all dining, facilities workers, and housekeepers to earn a living wage amid the rising cost of living in MA.

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Harry Rodriguez, 32BJ Member and Mount Holyoke worker shares why workers are on strike today 💪🏼

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're up bright and early with our signs, noisemakers, and colleagues 🌄

Dining, facilities, and housekeeping workers deserve nothing less than a wage they can make a living on. Please stand by them in their strike!

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Rise and shine, South Hadley! ☀️☀️ Dining and facilities workers repped by 32BJ and housekeeping workers with UAW2322 at Mount Holyoke are ON STRIKE for unfair labor practices today. Repost to support their fight to earn a living wage!

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 1

This #LaborDay, 32BJ members are marching in Connecticut carrying forward labor’s legacy of strength & solidarity. We stand up to billionaires, stand strong for families, & fight against Medicaid cuts. Workers united can’t be defeated!

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32BJ SEIU /// #UnionStrong @32bjseiu.bsky.social · Sep 1

From Florida , 32BJ Florida members are marching this #LaborDay to honor the power of labor. We’re standing up to billionaires, standing for families & standing against Medicaid cuts.

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