The Plight of Public Defenders
September 6, 2022
The latest effort by Massachusetts public defenders to be recognized as employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in order to form a union has again been passed over by the Legislature.
NewsView Archive
Boston University Children's Center Teachers Vote Unanimously to Unionize with SEIU Local 888
August 9, 2022
Press Release
Ratification Roundup
July 21, 2022
SEIU 888 works collaboratively with chapters across Massachusetts to secure dozens of contracts for members each year - contracts that improve the lives of our members and the services available in the communities they serve. Here are just a few examples of our recent wins.
BPS School Safety by the Numbers
July 19, 2022
The City of Boston and Boston Public Schools have grown increasingly tight-lipped about the growing safety crisis in our public schools.
‘BEYOND THE PALE’
July 19, 2022
Belmont Selectmen Cross Line in Comparing Union Members Advocating for Fair Contract to Insurectionists, Murderers
Zoom workshops offer primer on Local 888 membership
February 13, 2022
Give participants a chance to meet union officers such as President Tom McKeever.
Union leader, now on Lowell council, slams city’s ‘cronyism and nepotism’
February 13, 2022
Looks to reform a system for hiring and promotions that he learned about while fighting for fellow union members looking for ‘a fair shake’
Boston 911 worker decides it’s time to call it quits
February 13, 2022
At understaffed Boston 911 call center, too many workers are hanging it up. The ranks of the call-takers alone have fallen from more than 60 down to about 45.
Brandeis chapter goes all out to welcome in new members
February 12, 2022
Meanwhile, librarians embroiled in contract campaign with university
Malden administrative assistants’ COVID service rewarded with $1,000
February 12, 2022
Funding comes from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Salary survey pays off for Uxbridge clerical, Town Hall chapter
February 11, 2022
Contract with up to 12 percent raises passes unanimously.
Brighter day dawns outside Southampton Street Shelter
February 11, 2022
Cleanup in the homeless facility’s area shows the power of working in a community, labor coalition.
Plymouth County custodians win big pay boost
February 9, 2022
For starters, the new contract gives Local 888 members a $2-per-hour pay increase.
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.
Local 888 leader sworn in for Lowell City Council
January 30, 2022
Corey Robinson lands district seat as city, facing a civil rights lawsuit, revamps representation.
Worcester Housing Authority workers honored for saving life
January 28, 2022
Two Local 888 members care for unconscious resident while calling for emergency personnel.
Dispatchers dial up pressure on city over depleted ranks
January 27, 2022
The Boston Police Department ‘completely and totally fell down on hiring.’
LOOKING BACK ON 2021 HOCKEY NIGHT!
January 27, 2022
Local 888 tradition is revived with top-notch college hockey, a buffet dinner and socializing.
