Who We Are

The Service Employees International Union Local 888 represents over 9,000 education and public sector workers providing a range of public services in Massachusetts. The working families of SEIU 888 are united for good jobs and quality public service. Together with the 1.8 million members and 120,000 retirees of the SEIU International, we are committed to improving our jobs and our communities.

SEIU Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the lives of working people and their families and lead the way to a more just and humane society.

What Does 888 Symbolize?

SEIU Local 888 is a union of members founded on the vision of representing workers as full human beings and on encouraging society to respect such a vision. Our goal is to reach a balanced work and personal life. Our chosen name, SEIU Local 888, reflects a symbol for a balanced life: 8 hours of labor, 8 hours of recreation, and 8 hours of rest.

Our Vision

is of a society...

Where all workers and their families live and work with dignity and respect;
Where work is fulfilling and fairly rewarded;
Where workers have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect them;
Where workers have the opportunity to develop their talents and skills;
Where the collective voice and power of workers is realized in democratic and progressive unions;
Where union solidarity stands firm against the forces of discrimination and hate and the unfair employment practices of exploitative employers;
Where government plays an active role in improving the lives of working people.

Constitution and Bylaws

The objects and purposes of this Local Union shall be to benefit its members and improve their conditions by every means, including but not limited to:

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SEIU History

In 1921, members of seven small janitor unions dared to dream they could build their strength by forming a single organization, the Building Service Employees International Union.