Failure to reach a new contract by 12:01 am on April 21st could lead to a strike of apartment building workers at over 3,200 apartment buildings in New York City.

The bottom line: Nobody wants a strike, but if the Realty Advisory Board (RAB) and SEIU Local 32BJ cannot not reach a new contract agreement before this time, it's likely going to be the outcome. Roughly 30,000 doormen, superintendents, resident managers, porters, handymen and concierges are affected by this contract--and these workers are committed to doing what it takes to preserve a living wage for themselves and their families.

Watch 32BJ President Mike Fishman discuss the major issues at play: