30,000 NYC Apartment Building Workers Secure Four Year Contract

Remember the NYC apartment building workers strike that almost was?

32BJAptBldingWorkers_contractvictory copy.jpg SEIU Local 32BJ building service workers have come a long way since the threat of a strike loomed large on the horizon just one month ago. On Friday, a four-year agreement was reached between 32BJ and the Realty Advisory Board (RAB) that provides nearly 10% in wage increases, maintains fully employer-paid family health care coverage and keeps pension benefits secure.

"The wage increase is great. My kid is going to college next year and that ain't cheap," said Carlos Pellicier, a 29-year doorman in northern Manhattan. "Also, those who are about to retire know that their pensions are secured." The new $8.1 billion contract with the RAB covers 30,000 doormen, superintendents, resident managers, porters, handymen and concierges at more than 3,200 NYC buildings. SEIU 32BJ and RAB reached a tentative agreement in April, and Friday's ratification finalizes the contract.

If you'd like to congratulate the men and women who keep the buildings in NYC safe and clean on securing their new contract, we welcome your well wishes in the comments section below!