New York Doormen Prepare for Strike Amid Contract Negotiations
New York City's doormen, along with other residential building workers, are preparing to strike as their union contract is set to expire on April 20. The union, 32BJ SEIU, is negotiating with the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations for wage increases, improved pension benefits, and the continuation of fully employer-paid health care. The potential strike could affect 34,000 workers and impact services for approximately 1.5 million residents across 3,300 residential buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Building management companies are advising tenants to prepare for disruptions, such as taking out their own trash and minimizing deliveries.