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.
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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.
Randolph school drivers, monitors team up with Local 888
January 26, 2022
Seek more respect, relief from low wages and poor benefits.
Workshop Zooms in on ‘just cause’ protections, workers’ need for unions
January 14, 2022
Local 888 leadership, staff lead orientation for both new members and more long-term ones looking to learn more
Demands grow for city to act on Boston Public Schools safety
December 23, 2021
Local 888 seeks a comprehensive plan after the Henderson School's principal is attacked and a blind student there reportedly assaulted in a bathroom.
Union urges city to return to telework policy, reward ‘essential’ workers
December 23, 2021
McKeever writes to the new mayor: “It is critical that we are prepared to compensate our in-person workforce in a timely manner.”
Brandeis librarians rally community in bid for fair contract
December 23, 2021
Launch “Two Won’t Do” campaign as university angles for 2 percent raises amid high inflation.
Emerson chapter rocks out with lively union podcast
December 22, 2021
Takes look at “the spark behind the fire that’s still burning in the Emerson staff union.”
Local 888 sparks cleanup of Southampton Shelter area
December 22, 2021
Union’s successes over dangerous tent city seem set to accelerate.
