Ashburnham DPW Workers Ratify First Contract

Congratulations to members of the Ashburnham Department of Public Works on winning their very first contract. The 12 member unit was officially created last August.

Members ratified the new two-year deal, which includes raises of 2% for this year and 3% for next and puts them on the same cycle as the police. Most significantly, members now have just cause and layoff language. Next up: the new unit will be holding elections to choose chapter leaders and union stewards.

Community Action Agency of Somerville Sees Gains

Local 888 members at the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) have ratified a one year contract, effective December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2014. The agreement includes a 1.3% salary increase as well as paid snow days for members who work as family advocates. CAAS members say that the contract represents a victory given that the nonprofit, which operates the Head Start program in Cambridge and Somerville, has weathered budget cuts.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

[caption id="attachment_4671" align="alignleft" width="512"]Maureen McCarthy (left) presenting Dorothy Forman with a certificate of appreciation upon her retirement from the town of Swampscott. Forman served on for the negotiation team as well as a steward in the Swampscott Library. Thanks for your many years of service, Dorothy. [/caption]

Maureen McCarthy (left) presenting Dorothy Forman with a certificate of appreciation upon her retirement from the town of Swampscott. Forman served on for the negotiation team as well as a steward in the Swampscott Library. Thanks for your many years of service, Dorothy.