Jersey City Workers Demand Fair Wages | Jersey City News

0:00Essential Property Service Workers in Jersey City, represented by the Union 32BJSEIU, held a rally yesterday outside the Kushner Rillisde Group. Headquarters. They're pushing for a fair contract after more than 18 months of stall negotiations. These are the folks keeping luxury buildings clean, safe, and running, but they say they're being left behind without basic health care or livable. The workers, including concierges, porters, and maintenance staff at 485 Marin Boulevard, voted to join the Union back in January of 20. 25. Despite that, they still don't have an agreement that guarantees family sustaining pay, health benefits, or workplace dignity. This action also highlights a broader effort by nearly 400 residential building workers across Jersey City who are trying to unionize. Many of these workers are struggling to make ends meet. One concierge, who has worked at 485 Marin for about five years, shared that he makes

1:00just under $20 an hour. He explained that after covering bills, there's barely enough left for food, and he's worried about affording health care for his son. He believes they deserve wages that allow them to truly live, not just survive. Local officials, including the Jersey City Council President and several council members, showed up to support the workers. They emphasize that as the cost of living rises, wages need to keep pace, and developers have a responsibility to their employees. A delegation of workers even delivered a letter to Kushner Real Estate's offices signed by local leaders, urging the company to bargain and good. Faith. The Union is calling on Kushner Real Estate to secure fair wages, health coverage, and organizing protections for all its property workers. The company has not yet commented on the situation. Jersey City News. Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.