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NYC Doorman Strike Averted After Union Reaches Tentative Deal
The 32BJ SEIU union secured raises and protected healthcare benefits for its 34,000 members.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:09pm
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More than 34,000 doormen and residential workers in New York City have called off a pending strike after reaching a tentative agreement with a major landlord group on Friday, the 32BJ SEIU union announced. The union was threatening to strike after the current contract expired, but the new deal includes raises and protections for healthcare benefits.
Why it matters
The potential strike by doormen, porters, and building supers would have significantly disrupted residential buildings across New York City. The agreement maintains labor peace and ensures continued service for building residents.
The details
The 32BJ SEIU union, which represents the doormen and other residential workers, was pushing for higher wages, improved pensions, and protections for healthcare benefits in the new contract. After negotiations, the union president said they secured a 'win-win' deal that met their key demands.
- The current contract between the union and the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations was set to expire at midnight on April 20, 2026.
- The tentative agreement was reached on Friday, April 17, 2026, just days before the contract expiration.
The players
32BJ SEIU
The labor union representing more than 34,000 doormen, porters, building supers, and other residential workers in New York City.
Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations
The major landlord group that negotiated the contract with the 32BJ SEIU union.
Manny Pastreich
President of the 32BJ SEIU union.
Zohran Mamdani
The Mayor of New York City, who expressed support for the union at a rally earlier this week.
What they’re saying
“It's an incredibly good deal for both sides, it's a win-win.”
— Manny Pastreich, President, 32BJ SEIU
“I'm proud to stand with the 34,000 doormen, porters, supers and service workers who make our buildings run. Under our administration, New York is, and will always be, a union town.”
— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
What’s next
The tentative agreement still needs to be ratified by the union's membership before it can be finalized.
The takeaway
This deal demonstrates the continued power of labor unions in New York City, where the mayor has pledged to support workers' rights. The agreement ensures stability for residential buildings and their tenants by avoiding a potentially disruptive strike.
