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There’s a lot at stake for working families on the November Ballot — and we’re not sitting on the sidelines! On November 4, voters will decide who will lead Massachusetts into the next four years as...
View ArticleSIGN ON TODAY: Our Open Letter to DCF Commissioner Olga Roche
DCF Colleagues, It’s no secret that front-line workers at the Department of Children & Families have faced unprecedented challenges in recent weeks. From ever-increasing caseloads to disjointed and...
View ArticleSEIU President: Supreme Court grants billionaires even greater political power
After the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in McCutcheon vs. FEC, Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement: “This ruling is an...
View ArticleMass. Residents Overwhelmingly Vote ‘YES on 4′ for Earned Sick Time!
The Yes on Question 4 coalition issued the following statement about Question 4, which was approved by Massachusetts voters November 4 — and will ensure access to earned sick time for hundreds of...
View ArticleSomerville Journal | Disparities in work and pay at Vinfen
Disparities in work and pay at Somerville group home overseer By Danielle McLean SOMERVILLE - While the people tasked with caring for clients at Vinfen’s group homes earn not much more than minimum...
View ArticleSIGN ON TODAY: Our Open Letter to DCF Commissioner Olga Roche
DCF Colleagues, It’s no secret that front-line workers at the Department of Children & Families have faced unprecedented challenges in recent weeks. From ever-increasing caseloads to disjointed and...
View ArticleLeadership Vacancies – February 2015
VACANCIES were published on February 2, 2015; nominations are due on February 27, 2015 at NOON. Below you will find the list of vacant SEIU 509 Joint Executive Board (JEB) and Chapter Executive Board...
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Take Action to Stop the Attack on Earned Sick Time!
Urge your legislators to reject Senator Mike Rodrigues’ attempt to stall implementation of Earned Sick Time for working families! Last fall, a vast majority of voters across the Commonwealth approved...
View ArticleLawsuit Seeks to Curtail Workers’ Advocacy for Better Services, Stronger...
Public service workers on grant of writ of certiorari in Friedrichs v. CTA: Case jeopardizes American promise that hard work leads families to a decent life WASHINGTON— SEIU International President...
View ArticleTragedy in Vermont
As many of you have heard, one of our colleagues from Vermont’s DCF was apparently shot and killed Friday, August 7 following the removal of the client’s child. According to Barre City Police Chief Tim...
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Springfield City Council Urges Clinical & Support Options to Value Mental...
In unanimous vote, local elected officials join colleagues in Northampton, Greenfield in demanding a strong contract for Western Mass clinicians and crisis workers Councilor Orlando Ramos, author of...
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Northeastern Students, Low-Wage Workers Take Action in Support of Adjunct...
Boston Globe | Northeastern University students and others blocked the T tracks in a protest over the school’s policy toward adjunct faculty By Andy Rosen and Felicia Gans GLOBE STAFF | GLOBE...
View ArticleSEIU Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
Members: Clinton supports our movement to build a better future for working families WASHINGTON — After a rigorous, months-long member engagement process, the Service Employees International Union...
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State Workers: Take Action to Divest Our Pensions of Risky Investments
A new study shows that our state pension fund lost over $500 million on its fossil fuel investments over the past year. That’s more than $10 million of our retirement security down the drain each and...
View ArticleRemembering the Injured and Fallen in San Bernardino
As you may know, the senseless acts of violence at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino have not only shaken our nation but have also struck our union. Many details remain uncertain, however we...
View ArticleJobs, Justice and Climate: Rally to Defend New England’s Future Saturday
Right now, world leaders are meeting in Paris to negotiate a new global climate treaty. This is their 21st attempt, and we know that whatever agreement may result won’t be nearly as strong as we need...
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Take Action to Stop the Attack on Earned Sick Time!
Urge your legislators to reject Senator Mike Rodrigues’ attempt to stall implementation of Earned Sick Time for working families! Last fall, a vast majority of voters across the Commonwealth approved...
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Vote Tuesday, March 1 | Polls Close at 8:00pm!
Dear Friends, Tuesday is Election Day, so I’ll get straight to the point: If we want real progress on the issues that will help us build a brighter future for human service workers, educators and the...
View ArticleFull Time, Salaried Faculty File for Union Election at Boston University
Join BU adjunct colleagues, 3,500 other Boston-area educators in FacultyForward/SEIU [For interviews with professors leading the movement to unionize, contact: Jason A Stephany, (617) 286-4430,...
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