July 21, 2022 SEIU 888 works collaboratively with chapters across Massachusetts to secure dozens of contracts for members each year - contracts that improve the lives of our members and the services available in the communities they serve. Here are just a few examples of our recent wins.
July 19, 2022 The City of Boston and Boston Public Schools have grown increasingly tight-lipped about the growing safety crisis in our public schools.
July 19, 2022 Belmont Selectmen Cross Line in Comparing Union Members Advocating for Fair Contract to Insurectionists, Murderers
February 13, 2022 Give participants a chance to meet union officers such as President Tom McKeever.
February 13, 2022 Looks to reform a system for hiring and promotions that he learned about while fighting for fellow union members looking for ‘a fair shake’
February 13, 2022 At understaffed Boston 911 call center, too many workers are hanging it up. The ranks of the call-takers alone have fallen from more than 60 down to about 45.
February 12, 2022 Meanwhile, librarians embroiled in contract campaign with university
February 12, 2022 Funding comes from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
February 11, 2022 Contract with up to 12 percent raises passes unanimously.
February 11, 2022 Cleanup in the homeless facility’s area shows the power of working in a community, labor coalition.
February 9, 2022 For starters, the new contract gives Local 888 members a $2-per-hour pay increase.
January 30, 2022 A hazardous duty bonus — which covers union members at the Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers’ Homes — is part of the pact’s raises and bonuses.
January 30, 2022 Corey Robinson lands district seat as city, facing a civil rights lawsuit, revamps representation.
January 28, 2022 Two Local 888 members care for unconscious resident while calling for emergency personnel.
January 27, 2022 The Boston Police Department ‘completely and totally fell down on hiring.’
January 27, 2022 Local 888 tradition is revived with top-notch college hockey, a buffet dinner and socializing.
January 26, 2022 Seek more respect, relief from low wages and poor benefits.
January 14, 2022 Local 888 leadership, staff lead orientation for both new members and more long-term ones looking to learn more