Thank You from President Tom McKeever
March 30, 2024
President Tom McKeever Thanks Local 888 for Re-Electing Him
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Friends in High Places
March 14, 2024
SEIU 888 has direct access to the State House for the first time in over a decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Newsletter - May 2023
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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
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
Mayor Wu Signs Executive Order Supporting 911 Dispatchers
April 19, 2023
Boston Mayor Wu Throws Support Behind 911 Dispatch Campaign
Social Media Campaign In Support of 911 Dispatchers
April 17, 2023
Social media artist "Sock Puppet Master" joins the campaign.
