Coming Up: Bargaining 101 Workshop
August 16, 2021
Local 888 members get training on contract bargaining.
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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.
Dispatchers seek fairness in pensions
June 30, 2021
Boston Police dispatchers, a Local 888 chapter, were on the frontlines as the pandemic hit. Now the chapter is hoping members’ service will be remembered at the State House this year.
Action needed on Holyoke Home staffing
June 29, 2021
The has OK'd a $400 million plan to construct a new Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. However, some of the same issues that contributed to the COVID-19 disaster there, which killed over 76 veterans, still must be resolved.
‘Essential’ Lottery workers honored, eye better contract
June 29, 2021
Local 888 members in the production and distribution area at the Massachusetts State Lottery, about 16 people, were recently honored for being essential workers during the pandemic.
Millionaire’s tax will face voters
June 29, 2021
The Raise Up Massachusetts coalition, which Local 888 is a member of, has kicked off the campaign to get voters to approve the Fair Share Amendment, sometimes known as the millionaire’s tax.
Public workers win sick time with campaign
June 28, 2021
Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition backed by Local 888, has successfully campaigned to get all Massachusetts workers covered by Emergency Paid Sick Time. That includes municipal workers, who Gov. Charlie Baker had sought to exclude.
Local 888 awards scholarships
June 28, 2021
SEIU Local 888 has picked three $500 scholarship winners through a lottery.
Moment of Silence
June 28, 2021
Moment of Silence
‘Join Up’ for better contracts
June 28, 2021
Local 888 is looking to increase membership to win better contracts. A workshop on the upcoming campaign is set for Thursday, July 15.
Coming Attractions
June 25, 2021
MEMBER WELCOME ORIENTATION: A 45-minute Zoom workshop is generally held the second Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
McKeever, Local 888’s new officers pledge to build union power
June 3, 2021
Local 888 members, leaders and staff Zoomed in for the swearing-in ceremony for the union’s top officers, trustees and executive board members, as Tom McKeever took the reins at the union.
Zoom event draws praises for retiring President Rodrigues
April 30, 2021
Local 888’s outgoing president, Brenda Rodrigues, was feted at a Zoom retirement event — which was attended by members, public officials and labor leaders.
The Spark eyes Local 888 election, Holyoke vigil, Emerson solidarity
April 21, 2021
GET THE SCOOP: The Spark newsletter for April shines a spotlight on: * The election of Tom McKeever as Local 888's president. * A candlelight vigil held at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home to recall the lives lost to the COVID-19 outbreak. * The Emerson chapter's digital age show of solidarity. See The Spark stories that follow on the website..
Brockton, cafeteria staff reach agreement
April 16, 2021
Brockton schools and the cafeteria workers reached an agreement as the district gets ready to return all students to in-person learning, full time.
Holyoke Soldiers' Home vigil recalls outbreak
April 16, 2021
Union members at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home organized a March 30 candlelight vigil to remember the tragedy that struck the residential facility one year ago.
North Shore Labor Council eyes 888 campaign
April 16, 2021
Rachel Scotch, president of the MassDefenders, talked up the importance of collective bargaining at the North Shore Labor Council’s annual Legislative Breakfast.
Emerson staff takes digital-age action
April 16, 2021
Local 888’s Emerson College chapter used a “Staff Forum” to stage an online show of solidarity.
