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.
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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.
$460 million plan to provide pandemic bonuses to ‘essential’ workers inches forward
December 14, 2021
State legislation targets lower-income front-line workers, but the details on the payments remain in dispute.
Tyngsborough clerical contract features four-day work week, boosts in pay
December 13, 2021
Pact includes new step increases and bonuses based on years of service
Veteran campaigner for paid family leave takes reins at Boston chapter
December 10, 2021
Simmonds elected president of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission chapter as she and other leaders negotiate a new contract.
UMass Lowell's win caps Local 888’s renewal of hockey event for members
December 8, 2021
An annual tradition gets back into play after being sidelined last year due to the pandemic.
Rally puts media focus on Dorchester school where principal was assaulted
November 29, 2021
On behalf of its members, Local 888 demands a comprehensive safety plan for the Boston Public Schools after a principal is assaulted.
Emerson series features LGBTQ cartoonists in ‘No Straight Lines’
November 22, 2021
Local 888 is a co-sponsor of Emerson College’s ‘Bright Lights Film Series,” which is in the middle of a fall season featuring social justice themes.
Moments of Silence
November 22, 2021
The officers and staff of Local 888 extend our deepest sympathies to the families.
Boston offers heating aid to 888 members
November 22, 2021
The fuel assistance program is now open to city of Boston employees who live in Boston and are Local 888 members.
Hockey Night set for UMass Lowell
November 20, 2021
Local 888 puts annual members event back into lineup.
Local 888 lands in media spotlight over Mass. and Cass tent city
November 20, 2021
Board member Fadel leads negotiation team in contract talks with Boston health agency.
Ex-Local 888 member Hicks, other union-backed candidates prep for next council session
November 18, 2021
Union racks up an impressive number of Boston victories on Election Day.
Yarmouth’s Fogarty talks up union power at member event
November 15, 2021
Longtime Yarmouth chapter leader speaks on the advantages of having a union — and the importance of being an active member.
Local 888 member Robinson triumphs in historic Lowell City Council election
November 3, 2021
Robinson says the skills he learned as a union leader provide a template for campaigning in and serving the Centralville district.
