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Union Forever, a chapter for retirees, eyes health care options
September 22, 2021
Local 888 retiree chapter Union Forever eyes health insurance options
Springfield members net hazard pay of up to $5,000
September 21, 2021
Local 888 leaders and negotiators have won hazard pay for the city of Springfield’s civil engineers.
Local 888 wins big in Boston preliminary vote
September 20, 2021
Local 888-backed candidates for Boston City Council will move on to the general election on Nov. 2.
Holyoke, Chelsea Soldiers’ Homes OK contract with state
August 16, 2021
Reports from the pandemic frontlines are very positive in regards to one of the state’s sprawling labor contracts, the so-called “Unit 2” agreement.
Local 888 backs Janey for mayor
August 16, 2021
A media event caps Local 888's endorsement of Mayor Kim Janey in her race to become the permanent mayor of Boston.
BCYF leader keeps his eye on the ball
August 16, 2021
Hajji Glover, a newly elected member of Local 888’s executive board and a veteran Boston union leader, says he aims to "fight the good fight."
Local 888 makes endorsements in Boston City Council race
August 16, 2021
Local 888’s Committee on Political Action wades into the heavily contested Boston City Council race.
Barnes security officer always there to help
August 16, 2021
Local 888 member Robert Keeler, a security officer at Barnes Air National Guard Base, wasn’t on duty — but he sprang into action when he came upon an injured man while out shopping in Wilbraham.
Coming Attractions: Steward Training
August 16, 2021
Local 888 members have an opportunity to learn about being a steward.
Coming Up: Bargaining 101 Workshop
August 16, 2021
Local 888 members get training on contract bargaining.
Holyoke Home’s unions win compassionate care for workers, paid by state
July 9, 2021
Workers at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home were forced to experience one of the most traumatic COVID-19 outbreaks in the U.S. To help employees recover emotionally from the disaster, a coalition of unions has reached an agreement with the state that will provide mental health services.
Dispatchers seek fairness in pensions
June 30, 2021
Boston Police dispatchers, a Local 888 chapter, were on the frontlines as the pandemic hit. Now the chapter is hoping members’ service will be remembered at the State House this year.
Action needed on Holyoke Home staffing
June 29, 2021
The has OK'd a $400 million plan to construct a new Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. However, some of the same issues that contributed to the COVID-19 disaster there, which killed over 76 veterans, still must be resolved.
‘Essential’ Lottery workers honored, eye better contract
June 29, 2021
Local 888 members in the production and distribution area at the Massachusetts State Lottery, about 16 people, were recently honored for being essential workers during the pandemic.
Millionaire’s tax will face voters
June 29, 2021
The Raise Up Massachusetts coalition, which Local 888 is a member of, has kicked off the campaign to get voters to approve the Fair Share Amendment, sometimes known as the millionaire’s tax.
Public workers win sick time with campaign
June 28, 2021
Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition backed by Local 888, has successfully campaigned to get all Massachusetts workers covered by Emergency Paid Sick Time. That includes municipal workers, who Gov. Charlie Baker had sought to exclude.
Local 888 awards scholarships
June 28, 2021
SEIU Local 888 has picked three $500 scholarship winners through a lottery.
