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.
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.
Local 888 leaders and negotiators have won hazard pay for the city of Springfield’s civil engineers.
Recent Local 888 wins take in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Springfield contract, Boston negotiations
Local 888 members implore city to clean up area around Boston homeless shelter.
Local 888 is demanding that the city of Boston take security measures and clean up health hazards near the Southampton Street Shelter.
City Council veteran praised for being in the forefront of Boston's efforts to deal with the challenges of the opioid epidemic, homelessness and unmet mental health needs.
Board member Fadel leads negotiation team in contract talks with Boston health agency.
Local 888 puts annual members event back into lineup.
On behalf of its members, Local 888 demands a comprehensive safety plan for the Boston Public Schools after a principal is assaulted.
An annual tradition gets back into play after being sidelined last year due to the pandemic.
Union’s successes over dangerous tent city seem set to accelerate.
McKeever writes to the new mayor: “It is critical that we are prepared to compensate our in-person workforce in a timely manner.”
Local 888 seeks a comprehensive plan after the Henderson School's principal is attacked and a blind student there reportedly assaulted in a bathroom.
Local 888 leadership, staff lead orientation for both new members and more long-term ones looking to learn more
Seek more respect, relief from low wages and poor benefits.
Local 888 tradition is revived with top-notch college hockey, a buffet dinner and socializing.
The Boston Police Department ‘completely and totally fell down on hiring.’
Cleanup in the homeless facility’s area shows the power of working in a community, labor coalition.
