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Advocating for Equity: SEIU's Push to Transform 9-1-1 Dispatcher Roles

April 17, 2024

SEIU 888 has made the passage of 9-1-1 Dispatcher Legislation a priority in Massachusetts and is working with the International to make it a legislative priority for all of SEIU’s 2 million members.

Advocating for Equity: SEIU's Push to Transform 9-1-1 Dispatcher Roles

SEIU 888 and Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) Establish Career Ladder for Certified Nursing Assistants

April 5, 2024

SEIU 888 is proud to announce a historic agreement with the EOVS that will establish a career ladder for CNAs and grant them the wages they rightfully deserve.

SEIU 888 and Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) Establish Career Ladder for Certified Nursing Assistants

Thank You from President Tom McKeever

March 30, 2024

President Tom McKeever Thanks Local 888 for Re-Electing Him

Thank You from President Tom McKeever

Friends in High Places

March 14, 2024

SEIU 888 has direct access to the State House for the first time in over a decade.

Friends in High Places

Emerson Staff Union Requests Formal Inclusion of Student Financial Services Staff

February 23, 2024

Emerson Staff Union (ESU) announced its formal request for voluntary recognition from the College for the inclusion of dedicated staff members in Financial Aid and Student Accounts.

Emerson Staff Union Requests Formal Inclusion of Student Financial Services Staff

Behind the Scenes Triumph: SEIU 888 Secures Raises for Boston Police Digital Recording Librarians

December 12, 2023

As valued members of Boston’s public safety team, we are thrilled that Kelly and Leonard are being compensated fairly for their important work.

Behind the Scenes Triumph: SEIU 888 Secures Raises for Boston Police Digital Recording Librarians

Strength in Unity: SEIU 888 Supports Striking Workers Across the Country

November 29, 2023

Strong unions are behind this upward trend in strikes, empowering and supporting workers in their pursuit to share in the meteoric economic growth so many corporations are enjoying today.

Strength in Unity: SEIU 888 Supports Striking Workers Across the Country

Boston’s Age Strong Department Gets Historic Wage Increase Thanks to SEIU 888

November 29, 2023

SEIU 888 members at the City of Boston Age Strong are elated at the recent agreement negotiated by the union.

Boston’s Age Strong Department Gets Historic Wage Increase Thanks to SEIU 888

BPD Dispatch Unit Recently Negotiated Best Wage Increase in Local 888 History

October 21, 2023

These historic increases were 16.5% to 32.5% setting unprecedented gains for the hard workers that intake emergency calls for the entire City of Boston.

BPD Dispatch Unit Recently Negotiated Best Wage Increase in Local 888 History

Local 888 President Tom McKeever Meets with American Federation of Labor (AFL) President Liz Shuler

October 17, 2023

Shuler was impressed with the progress and leadership President McKeever has provided for his Local 888 members during his first term.

Local 888 President Tom McKeever Meets with American Federation of Labor (AFL) President Liz Shuler

Local 888 Celebrates a Quincy School Secretary Pay Increase

September 12, 2023

Local 888 responded quickly to membership in the Quincy Public School secretary unit when they stood for a pay raise based on earnings realized by other city workers.

Local 888 Celebrates a Quincy School Secretary Pay Increase

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