New York City Building Workers Authorize Strike Amid Contract Negotiations Stalemate
Thousands of New York City apartment building workers, including doorpersons and superintendents, have voted to authorize a potential strike due to stalled contract negotiations. The primary issues at stake include health care and pension benefits. The workers, represented by the union 32BJ SEIU, are in conflict with building owners who are pushing for workers to start paying health insurance premiums and for new hires to be classified under a lower-paying job category. The union argues that the workers, who earn an average salary of about $62,000, are already struggling with the high cost of living in the metro area. A strike could begin as soon as midnight Monday if no agreement is reached, potentially affecting 1.5 million residents across the city. 
