Holyoke Soldiers' Home vigil recalls outbreak
April 16, 2021
Union members at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home organized a March 30 candlelight vigil to remember the tragedy that struck the residential facility one year ago.
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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.
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.
Speakers tout range of Local 888 victories
September 23, 2021
Recent Local 888 wins take in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Springfield contract, Boston negotiations
Holyoke plans moving ahead
September 28, 2021
Change is in the air at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, which has received accreditation from an independent nonprofit organization. In addition, plans are taking shape to build a new $400 million facility.
Pandemic work rewarded under state’s new ‘Unit 2’ contract
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.
