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Workers Authorize Strike as New York Contract Deadline Nears

As contract expires April 20, 32BJ SEIU says 34,000 doormen, porters and supers could walk out, affecting 1.5 million residents

Thirty-four thousand New York City residential building workers represented by 32BJ SEIU voted to authorize a strike as their contract with the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations expires on April 20, 2026. A potential strike could disrupt essential services for about 1.5 million residents, including trash removal, maintenance, and package handling. The union seeks wage increases to keep pace with inflation, stronger pensions, and the preservation of fully employer-paid health care, while talks with building owners continue.

In the same city, more than 140 unionized maintenance workers at New York University say they will strike if current negotiations do not deliver higher pay, increased retirement funds, and employer-paid healthcare. In the United Kingdom, up to 300 DHL logistics workers on Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull contract plan to begin an indefinite strike on May 7 over the absence of a 2026 pay offer, with HGV drivers on related routes also approving action. Separately, Montreal’s blue-collar workers began a three-day strike on April 15, citing concerns that an 11 percent wage increase over five years does not match living costs. Across sectors, pay and healthcare disputes are driving new strike mandates and walkouts.

Key Insight

Parallel wage and benefits disputes across building services, higher education, logistics, and municipal workforces point to broad labor cost pressures in 2026.

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Image for article: Oregon Fred Meyer Grocery Store Worker Prevails Over Illegal UFCW Local 555 Strike FineSettled

Oregon Fred Meyer Grocery Store Worker Prevails Over Illegal UFCW Local 555 Strike Fine

10 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 1:08 PM ET
nrtw.org(opens in a new tab)

UFCW union bosses abandon attempt to collect nearly $1,000 from worker for supposedly working four hours during strike. Portland, OR (April 16, ...

UNITED_STATES
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)
Image for article: DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strikePlanned

DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 11:55 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

Start: May 7300 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)Warehousing & DistributionCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: New York's doormen are about to go dark — and Park Avenue veteran is ready to abandon his postPlanned

New York's doormen are about to go dark — and Park Avenue veteran is ready to abandon his post

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 11:33 AM ET
nypost.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers prepared to strike when their union contract expires April 20. stefano Giovannini for NY Post. On April 20, the contract covering 34,000 ...

34,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property Services
Image for article: CVS Teamsters Authorize StrikePlanned

CVS Teamsters Authorize Strike

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 11:20 AM ET
teamster.org(opens in a new tab)

500 Drivers and Warehouse Workers Demand Fair Contract, Prepare to Strike. Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic ...

500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Road Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Warehousing & Distribution
Image for article: Residential building workers vote to strike over wage increases, healthcare benefitsPlanned

Residential building workers vote to strike over wage increases, healthcare benefits

14 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 9:06 AM ET
amny.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of residential building workers, voted to authorize a strike Wednesday over a new union contract with building owners.

UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property Services

NYC building workers vote to authorize strike if deal isn't reached - YouTube

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 8:09 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

A potential strike could disrupt essential services for about 1.5 million residents, including trash removal, maintenance, package handling and ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public ServicesCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Maintenance workers at NYU prepare for potential strikePlanned

Maintenance workers at NYU prepare for potential strike

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 7:08 AM ET
nyunews.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 140 of NYU's unionized maintenance workers will strike on Tuesday if they do not win higher wages, increased retirement funds and ...

141 workers
UNITED_STATES
Schools & Universities

Fenway Park concessions workers go on strike for weekend Red Sox-Dodgers series - MSN

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 1:29 AM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

Fenway Park concessions workers go on strike for weekend Red Sox-Dodgers series ... Fenway Park concession and restaurant workers went on strike Friday ...

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Restaurants & Food Service

Mamdani speaks at apartment workers rally amid a possible strike - YouTube

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 12:48 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the apartment building union's demonstration on Wednesday, as thousands of workers voted to authorize a ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Uncategorized
Image for article: Montreal blue-collar <b>workers</b> begin <b>strike</b> action, some parking rules suspended - CTV NewsOngoing

Montreal blue-collar workers begin strike action, some parking rules suspended - CTV News

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 12:20 AM ET
ctvnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

Montreal's blue-collar workers began a three-day strike on Wednesday, meaning some parking restrictions are being suspended.

Start: Apr 15End: Apr 17
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services

New York City building workers' union votes 'yes' to authorize strike - YouTube

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 12:18 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

New York City building workers' union votes 'yes' to authorize strike. 2.8K views · 6 hours ago. #nyc #news #strike ...more ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Construction (residential, commercial, infrastructure)
Image for article: 32BJ SEIU building <b>workers</b> prep their <b>strike</b> captains, rally on Park Ave - Amsterdam NewsPlanned

32BJ SEIU building workers prep their strike captains, rally on Park Ave - Amsterdam News

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2026, 12:09 AM ET
amsterdamnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Union organizers handed out posters announcing the rally and stickers for their 1,400 strike captains to wear, identifying them to fellow workers and ...

1,400 workers
UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property Services
Image for article: NYC Doormen Authorize <b>Strike</b> After Mamdani Rallies With <b>Workers</b> - Bloomberg Law NewsPlanned

NYC Doormen Authorize Strike After Mamdani Rallies With Workers - Bloomberg Law News

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 11:17 PM ET
news.bloomberglaw.com(opens in a new tab)

New York City doormen and other staff voted to authorize a strike, inching closer to a potential walkout as soon as April 21, a move that would ...

Start: Apr 21
UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property Services
Image for article: JBS <b>workers</b>&#39; union to ask Colorado lawmakers to protect access to bathroom breaksOngoing

JBS workers' union to ask Colorado lawmakers to protect access to bathroom breaks

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 11:09 PM ET
cbsnews.com(opens in a new tab)

JBS Beef Production Facility Strike The JBS sign can be seen through striking workers on the picket line during the first day of a strike by UFCW ...

Start: Mar 16
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Landlord group CEO talks potential building <b>workers strike</b> - Spectrum News 13Planned

Landlord group CEO talks potential building workers strike - Spectrum News 13

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 9:54 PM ET
mynews13.com(opens in a new tab)

The union representing building workers in the city is voting on Wednesday whether or not to authorize a strike.

UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Construction (residential, commercial, infrastructure)Real Estate & Property Services
Image for article: New York City apartment building <b>workers</b> authorize a possible <b>strike</b> as contract talks stallPlanned

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 8:42 PM ET
apnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have approved a potential strike in the coming days.

34,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property Services

Union workers continue ISU strike after unsuccessful bargain - YouTube

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 8:21 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Union workers continue ISU strike after unsuccessful bargain. 7 views · 1 hour ago ...more. WMBD News. 15.5K. Subscribe.

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Uncategorized
Image for article: Doormen authorize potential strike, demand better pay and benefitsPlanned

Doormen authorize potential strike, demand better pay and benefits

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 8:18 PM ET
nystateofpolitics.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers. That after dozens of members of 32BJ, stood together to authorize a strike when their contract ends on Monday night. What You Need To ...

34,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property ServicesUncategorized
Image for article: UC Patient Care and Service <b>Workers</b> Plan Open-Ended <b>Strike</b> Starting Next Month | KQEDPlanned

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 7:55 PM ET
kqed.org(opens in a new tab)

The union representing about 42,000 cafeteria and custodial workers, X-ray technicians, respiratory therapists and other employees has held five short ...

42,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities
Image for article: Landlord group CEO talks potential building <b>workers strike</b> - Spectrum NewsPlanned

Landlord group CEO talks potential building workers strike - Spectrum News

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 7:50 PM ET
spectrumlocalnews.com(opens in a new tab)

The union representing building workers in the city is voting on Wednesday whether or not to authorize a strike. Kenny Burgos, CEO of the N.Y. ...

UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property ServicesUncategorized
Image for article: UC Highlights 32.3% Pay Proposal, Urges Continued Bargaining Following AFSCME <b>Strike</b> NoticePlanned

UC Highlights 32.3% Pay Proposal, Urges Continued Bargaining Following AFSCME Strike Notice

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 7:16 PM ET
universityofcalifornia.edu(opens in a new tab)

The University of California remains focused on reaching an agreement that delivers real, immediate benefits for employees and is sustainable over the ...

UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities

New York City building workers' union votes 'yes' to authorize strike - YouTube

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 6:58 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

New York City building workers' union votes 'yes' to authorize strike. No views · 1 minute ago. #nyc #news #breakingnews ...more ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Construction (residential, commercial, infrastructure)Uncategorized
Image for article: 40000 UC <b>workers</b> threaten statewide <b>strike</b> across hospitals, campuses, dining hallsPlanned

40000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 6:41 PM ET
latimes.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 40,000 University of California workers plan an open-ended strike beginning unless contract demands are met.

40,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)

Thousands of NYC apartment building workers vote to authorize strike - YouTube

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2026, 6:29 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Tens of thousands of doorpersons, porters, supers, handypersons and other New York City residential building workers voted to authorize a strike ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Real Estate & Property ServicesUncategorized