Crossing guards in Somerville have approved a contract that will extend through 2017. The new deal includes wage increases, inclement weather pay and a provision to provide for uniforms and adequately equip crossing guards. Said Local 888 Field Rep Madeline Garcia: “Our members are proud of the work they do to protect children in Somerville. Our union contract not only provides for better pay and working conditions but also ensures that parents and the city get the highest quality services.”

An article about the settlement (with the picture below) appeared in the Somerville Times

[caption id="attachment_4973" align="alignleft" width="300"]SEIU Local 888 members Joe Lyons (in red shirt), Sylvie Matignetti, Ed Grandmount and Mary White; SEIU Local 888 Representative Madeline Garcia; city Assistant Director of Personnel Candace Cooper; city Director of Personnel Bill Roche; City Chief Labor Counsel Robert Collins; and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone.[/caption]