Brab and seiu local 32bj local 32bj have reached agreement on the terms of the 2019 2023 collective bargaining agreement. Dc security officers ratify new fouryear contract metro. Sep 19, 2016 new york city fire department rule changes pertaining to fire life safety directors september 19 2016 32bj seiu is a union of 155,000 property service workers spanning 11 east coast states and washington dc. Local 32bj commercial building contract nears expiration. We didnt do great, because prices have gone up drastically. Rab, covering many landlords, building cleaning and contractors, managing agents, and the like will expire at midnight on december 31, 2011. Program a of the 32bj pension fund which covers most workers in. This estimate is based upon 8 seiu local 32bj doorman salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Local 32bj reaches deal for security guards in new york the. The rab board and union have ratified the agreement.
Weve helped thousands of security officers to join our ranks in boston, connecticut, new jersey, new york, philadelphia, pittsburgh and washington, d. Program a of the 32bj pension fund which covers most workers in manhattan, brooklyn, queens and staten island. An labor agreement has been reached between 32bj seiu and the real estate industry that will keep doormen and other building workers on the job, and in the money, through 2018. The union estimated that there are 60,000 security guards in new york and said that it has organized roughly 6,000 of them. It covers employees working in more than 3,000 residential buildings as doormen, porters. May 03, 2016 right now we have to show our strength and fight for our members. Seiu local 32bj local 32bj is a labor organization that has over 70,000 members who live in the city. Local 32bj commercial building contract nears expiration december 23, 2011 by steven m. Security contract talks could give union a foothold in industry. Local 32bjs members work as doormen, maintenance employees, porters, cleaners, security officers and other positions for hundreds of employers, primarily in the private sector. The collective bargaining agreement between local 32bj of the service employees international union and the realty advisory board on labor relations, inc. Local 32bj reaches deal for security guards in new york.
It represents cleaners, property maintenance workers, door people, security officers, window. Nyc provides relief for certain small businesses adversely affected by covid19 april 1, 2020. The parties agreed that all employer who are currently transmitting dues, initial fees, legal assessments, and other deductions to the union electronically, utilizing the 32bj selfservice portal, shall continue to do so. Day monday, january 18th monday, january 16th monday, january 15th. Jun 25, 2008 the union estimated that there are 60,000 security guards in new york and said that it has organized roughly 6,000 of them. This agreement is entered into between service employees international union local 32bj the union, and the realty advisory board on labor relations, inc. Building service 32bj pension fund report of summary plan information 2012 plan year in accordance with section 104d of the employee retirement income security act of 1974, as amended erisa, the board of trustees the trustees of the building service 32bj pension. This 39hour program was created by seiu local 32bj in conjunction with the realty advisory board, john jay college and the partnership for new york city, a membership organization comprised of 200 ceos from new york citys top corporate, investment and entrepreneurial firms. Local 32bjs members work as doormen, maintenance employees, porters, cleaners, security officers and other positions for hundreds of. New york city fire department rule changes pertaining to fire life safety directors september 19 2016 32bj seiu is a union of 155,000 property service workers spanning 11 east coast states and washington dc. At the 32bj strike authorization meeting at the sheraton hotel on december 1, president fishman talked about 32bjs last contract deal and its 4% yearly wage raises and said this.
According to a statement from 32bj, on may 12, the union reached a tentative agreement with the contractors, averting possible strikes throughout the city. The 32bj health fund provides comprehensive health benefits to members of seiu local 32bj and their dependents. Use the dropdowns and check boxes to customize your search. Day monday, january 18th monday, january 16th monday, january 15th presidents day monday, february 15th monday, february 20th monday, february 19th memorial day observed monday, may 30th. Fund administration the building service 32bj pension fund is administered by a joint. Local 246 sheet metal worker, executed agreement, 20182021. The new contract, which is incorporated in this bid, is different from the 20 version previously used by the city. Nobody wants to strike, but the work our officers do is important to the safety of the people of this city and its the employers responsibility to recognize the safety that security officers provide by giving us a new contract, said denis johnston, 32bj vice president and security division director. Covid19 bronx realty advisory board agreement with seiu 32bj march 29, 2020. Office security guards reach union accord the new york times. The largest property service workers labor union in the united states, 32bj. This agreement is entered into between service employees international union local 32bj the union, and the realty advisory. If you have a car, you have to pay for fuel and its price is up 44%. Oilers, stationary engineer and senior stationary engineer moa 20172021.
Proposed contract for 32bj will leave workers behind. Seiu 32bj harford agreement hourly benefit costs effective january 2016. Coronavirus aid, relief and economic security act the cares act march 30, 2020. The rab had wanted a contract that would have required workers to pay part of their healthinsurance premiums, but the final agreement would continue employerpaid premiumfree family health care, a 32bj spokesperson told laborpress. The members of 32bj service employees international union were prepared to walk off the job if a deal was not made before the current contract expired at 11. Mcgahan the collective bargaining agreement between local 32bj of the service employees international union and the realty advisory board on labor relations, inc. Manhattan office and union headquarters 25 west 18th street new york, ny 10011 phone. May 18, 2009 the contract, which will be announced on monday, followed months of intense negotiations between the union, local 32bj of the service employees international union, and the companies, fjc security. The building service 32bj benefits funds administers several of these.
The new contract will go into effect on april 20, as long as it is ratified by members from both sides. Service employees international union, local 32bj often shortened, for example, to seiu local 32bj or 32bj, is a branch of service employees international union headquartered in new york city representing over 175,000 members in ten northeastern states, washington, d. Seiu local 32bj seiu local 32bj local 32bj is a labor organization whose membership includes 75,000 residents of new york city. Consistent with the brabs negotiations history, the total actual cost and percentage increase from this. Answer all of the questions as accurately as possible for best results. Once you have answered the questions in what are my benefits a benefits summary page will display a listing of your current benefits. Keeping your buildings safe and secure seiu local 32bj. The purpose of this notice is to inform you that, on september 28, 2016, the actuary of the building service 32bj pension fund fund certified to the u. Apr 26, 2016 more than 12,000 nyc security officers are currently negotiating a contract that expires on april 30 and 2,500 philadelphia security officers will be bargaining for a new contract this summer. This contract covers 30,000 32bj members working in over 3,000 different buildings in new york city. The deal also fully protects the generous benefits packages that 32bj members receive, including full family health.
All cost listed below are hourly rates unless otherwise stated. Comments of seiu local 32bj regarding the new york city. The new fouryear contract negotiated by the realty advisory board on labor relations, inc. Contractor represents and warrants that the work to be. The contract, which will be announced on monday, followed months of intense negotiations between the union, local 32bj of the service employees international union, and the companies, fjc security. Department of the treasury, and also to the board of trustees of the fund, that the fund is in critical status for the plan year beginning july 1. In 37 days, the contract covering over 31,000 residential workers throughout new york city will expire. Agreements like the one between the rab and local 32bj are instrumental in keeping the wheels of the city turning.
In the new york metropolitan area we have almost 70,000 members who work as cleaners, janitors, security officers and other building. Dec 22, 2015 the new contract agreement is another example of how the real estate industry, through revenuegenerating properties throughout the five boroughs, continues to help make new york city a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Seiu 32bj harford agreement hourly benefit costs effective. By phone please call 2123883701 in new york city or 8882843225 tollfree outside new york city on the registration dates specied on pages 3637. If you are on a layoff and still desire to pay dues to the union, you can do so by mailing a check to the union 25 west 18th street, new york, ny 10011. Security contract talks could give union a foothold in. The 1,000 green superintendents program, which is part of seiu local 32bjs thomas shortman training fund, is a collaborative effort between superintendents, property managers, union staff and 32bj members that strives to increase the ecofriendly factor of new york city multifamily buildings by increasing the knowledge of green initiatives. Metropolitan area and baltimore, md 32bj seiu is the largest property service.
With 32bj, we are raising industry standards and we are winning respect on the job. Seiu local 32bj is the largest union of property service workers in the united states. Local 32bj officials voiced frustration that they have not yet reached a new contract for 2,500 unionized security guards working for allied barton, securitasburns, guardsmark and several smaller security companies. Written comment 32bj seiu new york city fire department. Union facts service employees contracts real estate.
Ten years ago, 32bj represented 1,000 private security officers. Citys doormen reach new labor agreement the new york times. Holidays building service 32bj benefit funds office closings holiday observed 2016 2017 2018 new years day friday, january 1st monday, january 2nd monday, january 1st martin luther king, jr. With more than 155,000 members in nine states, including 17,000 in the d. The city of new york has issued a new standard construction contract. In addition, this march 2017 version incorporates the insurance rider. The new contract agreement is another example of how the real estate industry, through revenuegenerating properties throughout the five boroughs, continues to help make new york city a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Nyc office of collective bargaining resume of neutral name.