An open letter in support of Teamsters Local 814 moving companies

from NYCs elected officials and labor leaders

To whom it may concern:
New York is the most competitive city in the world, and businesses that hope to succeed here must
operate smoothly and efficiently to remain competitive. Moving offices is a crucial time for these
companies, and they need the safest, most experienced movers to provide a seamless transition.
Commercial movers also play a key role in the day-to-day operations of companies all over the City,
and they must be as trusted as any employees. Businesses that do not hire qualified movers risk
accidents, costly delays and even stolen or damaged furniture and materials.
Moving Forward was formed by Teamsters Local 814 and its affiliated companies to raise awareness
about the difference a quality commercial mover can make when it comes to safety and security for
clients, and to ensure the fair and responsible treatment of workers.
We support Moving Forward because:
Moving Forward is affiliated with Teamsters Local 814, which is the only commercial moving
union recognized by the regions leading labor organizations: the Greater New York Building and
Construction Trades Council, the Central Labor Council and the AFL-CIO. These organizations
only accept a union if it provides a living wage, benefits and true representation to its members.
Since some unions do not provide these things, organizations like the AFL-CIO provide important
validation to businesses looking for a moving company with a union it can trust.
Moving Forward ensures that all of its workers are experienced movers who uphold the highest
standards in the industry and provide quality service to New Yorks commercial tenants.
Moving Forward understands the importance of paying middle class wages and benefits so that its
workers can provide for their families.
We applaud Moving Forward and Local 814 for their efforts to promote higher standards of quality
and security for all commercial moving companies, and for working to ensure middle class wages
and benefits for all workers.
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We strongly encourage any company in need of a commercial mover to look no further than the
companies who are affiliated with these organizations.
Sincerely,

Jerrold Nadler

Letitia James

U.S. Representative
New York State 10th Congressional District

Dan Quart

New York State Assemblymember

District 73

Ruben Diaz, Jr.

Bronx Borough President

Inez Barron

New York City Councilmember

District 42

Costa Constantinides

New York City Councilmember

District 22

Elizabeth Crowley

New York City Councilmember

District 30

Rafael Espinal

New York City Public Advocate

Bill Lipton

New York State Director

Working Families Party

Gale Brewer

Manhattan Borough President

Daniel Garodnick

Adriano Espaillat

New York State Senator

District 31

Eric Adams

Brooklyn Borough President

Rory Lancman

New York City Councilmember

District 4

New York City Councilmember

District 24

Vanessa Gibson

Brad Lander

New York City Councilmember

District 16

Corey Johnson

New York City Councilmember

District 3

Ben Kallos

New York City Councilmember

District 39

Stephen Levin

New York City Councilmember

District 33

Antonio Reynoso

New York City Councilmember

District 37

New York City Councilmember

District 5

New York City Councilmember

District 34

Mario Cilento

Vincent Alvarez

George Miranda

President
New York State AFL-CIO

President
AFL-CIO New York City and Central
Labor Council

President
Teamsters Joint Council 16