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Testimony by Ramon Reyes, Union Member of 32BJ SEIU on the NYCFC Stadium Project

3:08:19

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102 sec

Ramon Reyes, a union member of 32BJ SEIU, expresses support for the Willets Point project, highlighting its potential to generate quality jobs and economic growth in New York City.

He emphasizes the positive impact of union-built stadiums and the project's alignment with the union's interests. Additional points:

  • Reyes has been a member of 32BJ SEIU for 5 years and works for Rise War Community Partnership
  • 32BJ SEIU represents 175,000 members across 11 states and Washington DC
  • The project is expected to join other major stadiums in creating quality union jobs in the area
Ramon Reyes
3:08:19
Yes.
3:08:19
How are you doing?
3:08:20
Thank you, Chairman Riley, members of the Sumeet Committee.
3:08:23
Sonya in front trades.
3:08:24
My name is Ramon Reyes.
3:08:25
I've been a member of 32 BJ's, and for 5 years, worked for Rise War Community Partnership.
3:08:29
I am part of the residential division.
3:08:32
The SCIU 32 vendors dedicated to representing the interest of 175 members across the 11 states in Washington DC.
3:08:40
Are you the members of the pillars of the property services sector here in New York City performing crucial roles in the commercial residential buildings, stadiums, airports, and multitudes, of other locations.
3:08:50
Our diverse membership shares come and go to elevate employment standards through our industries.
3:08:55
SCIU 32,000,000 has secured credit commitment for related for the creation of good and permanent jobs within the residential housing aspect of the project.
3:09:04
Additionally, we have credible commitment from the NYCFC for goods dating jobs.
3:09:09
Those commitments ensure job standards for the year to prevailing wage wages and benefit standards, which 32 BJ's have 44 and Latifa within the industry.
3:09:20
The inclusion of the NY CFC Stadium in the proposal is a crucial component of the job growth in the area.
3:09:27
Our members have track record for working in the stadium across New York City, including iconic venues like MSG, City Field, the football league football club new flagship home will join the ranks of New York City Stadiums that generate quality jobs in the area for union built to post constructions decisions showcasing the positive impact of the WorldCraft job that we have on the community.
3:09:50
The SCIU 32 BJ's brought to support every Imagine in the World's Point project and we believe it will catalyze substantial economy growth and investment in the City of New York.
3:10:00
Thank you for your time today.
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