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New Legal Coverage Available to Members

September 4, 2023

President Tom McKeever works diligently to improve the personal and professional lives of each member of Local 888 which includes securing new legal coverage for members.

New Legal Coverage Available to Members

Local 888 Members Will Soon Be Safer at Mass and Cass

August 25, 2023

Today marks a significant step in ensuring the safety of Local 888 members as they continue their commendable work in outreach and assistance to the many who need it.

Local 888 Members Will Soon Be Safer at Mass and Cass

Understaffing Crisis at Boston Police Department: Local 888 Pushes for Action

August 1, 2023

President Tom McKeever met with Boston City Council President Ed Flynn at Boston Police headquarters to hear directly from the 888 members regarding understaffing and mandated shifts by the department.

Understaffing Crisis at Boston Police Department: Local 888 Pushes for Action

Local 888 President Tom McKeever Introduced District 3 Candidate Matt Patton for Boston City Council at Fundraiser

July 27, 2023

Matt is a Massachusetts native and is a worker’s rights attorney in the city.

Local 888 President Tom McKeever Introduced District 3 Candidate Matt Patton for Boston City Council at Fundraiser

Full Newsletter - May 2023

May 8, 2023

Full Newsletter - May 2023

Full Newsletter - May 2023

Police Dispatch Workers Make Case for Better Retirement Benefits

April 21, 2023

911 Dispatch Workers Are On The Brink Of Group 2 Retirement

Police Dispatch Workers Make Case for Better Retirement Benefits

Rep. Judith Garcia Lends Helping Hand to Soldiers Home Workers, Chelsea Community

April 20, 2023

Chelsea and Holyoke Soldiers Home's workers are long due Group 2 retirement benefits

Rep. Judith Garcia Lends Helping Hand to Soldiers Home Workers, Chelsea Community

Mayor Wu Signs Executive Order Supporting 911 Dispatchers

April 19, 2023

Boston Mayor Wu Throws Support Behind 911 Dispatch Campaign

Mayor Wu Signs Executive Order Supporting 911 Dispatchers

Social Media Campaign In Support of 911 Dispatchers

April 17, 2023

Social media artist "Sock Puppet Master" joins the campaign.

Social Media Campaign In Support of 911 Dispatchers

Somerville Dispatchers Meet With State Officials, Discuss Pay Equity, First Responder Status

April 13, 2023

911 Dispatch Centers Across Massachusetts are at a Crisis Point

Somerville Dispatchers Meet With State Officials, Discuss Pay Equity, First Responder Status

BPD Continues to Drag its Feet on Dispatcher Relief

February 9, 2023

Despite signing a Class & Compensation Agreement in August 2022 that would provide desperately needed staffing support for dispatchers and call-takers, the Boston Police Department continues to delay enacting critical measures to avoid dispatcher burnout.

BPD Continues to Drag its Feet on Dispatcher Relief

SEIU 888 Hits the Jackpot in Fight For Gaming Agents

February 9, 2023

After winng at the Department of Labor Relations, SEIU 888 will represent all full-time and regular part-time employees who work as Supervisory Gaming Agents or Gaming Agents for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

SEIU 888 Hits the Jackpot in Fight For Gaming Agents

5 Questions with Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan

January 19, 2023

An interview with Local 888 ally, attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan, from the law firm Lichten & Liss-Riordan, discusses how she represents working people seeking justice at work.

5 Questions with Attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan

Full Newsletter - January 2022

January 19, 2023

Full Newsletter - January 2022

Full Newsletter - January 2022

Changes coming to Chelsea Soldiers Home

January 16, 2023

Governor Healey Quick to Remove Chelsea Soldiers' Home Superintendent Eric Johnson

Changes coming to Chelsea Soldiers Home

Emerson staff union wins new contract

December 28, 2022

15 months of contract campaigning led to an agreement that includes a cost of living adjustment.

Emerson staff union wins new contract

A Year-End Reflection

December 22, 2022

SEIU 888 President Tom McKeever shares his thoughts on the local's accomplishments and what is to come in the new year.

A Year-End Reflection

SEIU 888 Secures Bargaining Agreement with the City of Boston

December 2, 2022

City of Boston contract settled. Now up for ratification.

SEIU 888 Secures Bargaining Agreement with the City of Boston