New York, NY – June 7, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — As a strike by doormen and porters at a 130-unit tower in Midtown reaches its one-year anniversary this week, hundreds of tenants, elected officials and supporters will rally today to support the workers.
In June 2011, workers at 350 East 52nd Street went out on strike after William Koeppel, the owner of the building, threatened employees for supporting their union, a possible violation of federal law, and demanded the elimination of the employees’ health and pension plans. Meanwhile, tenants have become increasingly vocal about problems at the building, and have taken legal action against Koeppel for his alleged violation of rent control law.
WHAT: Rally to Mark One Year on Strike Against Unfair Labor Practices
WHO: Apartment Building Workers at Whitehouse Estates, 350 East 52nd Street
State Senator Liz Krueger
State Assemblyman Dan Quart
Councilmember Jessica Lappin
Tenants and Union and Community Supporters
WHEN: Thursday, June 7, at 4:00 pm
WHERE: Whitehouse Estates, 350 East 52nd Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues
With more than 120,000 members, including 70,000 in New York, 32BJ is the largest buildings services union in the country and the largest private-sector union in the state.
Contact:
Eugenio Villasante: 212-539-2940, 646-285-1087, Maia Davis: 212-388-3696, 201-396-4444
