On Tuesday, May 13, the Service Employees International Union – also known as SEIU – 32BJ labor union held two back-to-back rallies to bring community awareness to the current negotiations with the College’s administration. This is the second rally held by the union this year, as the first rally was held on April 24. There have been five negotiation sessions as of May 13.
Worker rally draws campus attention as contract negotiations continue
Students and professors joined staff from Dining Services and Residential Life outside the main campus gate of Mount Holyoke College on Thursday, April 24, in support of the Service Employees International Union — also known as SEIU — 32BJ labor union and the group’s current contract negotiations with the College’s administration.
Service Employees International Union members march through Cambridge for job security, better wages
On Saturday, June 24, a large crowd of custodians and their supporters gathered in Cambridge’s Galaxy Park to advocate for a strong union contract on behalf of the Service Employees International Union’s 32BJ chapter. The ensuing march served as the kick-off event for SEIU’s ongoing campaign to negotiate a better contract for 32BJ janitors before the current one expires on November 15.