Local 888 member Robinson in race for Lowell City Council
October 19, 2021
After a great showing in the preliminary election, the union leader revs up his campaign for a Lowell City Council seat.
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Union decries violence, unhealthy conditions around Boston homeless shelter
October 19, 2021
Local 888 is demanding that the city of Boston take security measures and clean up health hazards near the Southampton Street Shelter.
Holyoke plans moving ahead
September 28, 2021
Change is in the air at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, which has received accreditation from an independent nonprofit organization. In addition, plans are taking shape to build a new $400 million facility.
'It’s dangerous out there'
September 24, 2021
Local 888 members implore city to clean up area around Boston homeless shelter.
Speakers tout range of Local 888 victories
September 23, 2021
Recent Local 888 wins take in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Springfield contract, Boston negotiations
Emerson ‘Bright Lights Film Series’ looks at ‘Fruits of Labor,’ ‘Matrix’
September 23, 2021
Emerson film series, directed by a Local 888 member, begins streaming online.
Sign new employees up as members on their first day
September 22, 2021
'It’s easier to sign a new employee up on their first day.'
Union Forever, a chapter for retirees, eyes health care options
September 22, 2021
Local 888 retiree chapter Union Forever eyes health insurance options
Springfield members net hazard pay of up to $5,000
September 21, 2021
Local 888 leaders and negotiators have won hazard pay for the city of Springfield’s civil engineers.
Local 888 wins big in Boston preliminary vote
September 20, 2021
Local 888-backed candidates for Boston City Council will move on to the general election on Nov. 2.
Holyoke, Chelsea Soldiers’ Homes OK contract with state
August 16, 2021
Reports from the pandemic frontlines are very positive in regards to one of the state’s sprawling labor contracts, the so-called “Unit 2” agreement.
Local 888 backs Janey for mayor
August 16, 2021
A media event caps Local 888's endorsement of Mayor Kim Janey in her race to become the permanent mayor of Boston.
BCYF leader keeps his eye on the ball
August 16, 2021
Hajji Glover, a newly elected member of Local 888’s executive board and a veteran Boston union leader, says he aims to "fight the good fight."
Local 888 makes endorsements in Boston City Council race
August 16, 2021
Local 888’s Committee on Political Action wades into the heavily contested Boston City Council race.
Barnes security officer always there to help
August 16, 2021
Local 888 member Robert Keeler, a security officer at Barnes Air National Guard Base, wasn’t on duty — but he sprang into action when he came upon an injured man while out shopping in Wilbraham.
Coming Attractions: Steward Training
August 16, 2021
Local 888 members have an opportunity to learn about being a steward.
Coming Up: Bargaining 101 Workshop
August 16, 2021
Local 888 members get training on contract bargaining.
Holyoke Home’s unions win compassionate care for workers, paid by state
July 9, 2021
Workers at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home were forced to experience one of the most traumatic COVID-19 outbreaks in the U.S. To help employees recover emotionally from the disaster, a coalition of unions has reached an agreement with the state that will provide mental health services.