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.
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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.
SEIU members hard hit by pandemic stress, insecurity
April 16, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has brought increased stress and hardship to workers in Massachusetts — along with increased fears of having budgets, services and jobs cut.
Baker stalls sick leave plan, wants to exclude municipal workers.
April 16, 2021
Gov. Baker has sent Emergency Paid Sick Time legislation back to the State House with negative amendments. These include one that would exclude municipal workers.
Coming Attractions
April 16, 2021
Upcoming events include 'BARGAINING 101' AND 'MEMBER WELCOME ORIENTATION.'
McKeever wins 888 top spot
April 16, 2021
The hotly contested Local 888 election came to a close April 3 — with the votes counted, in keeping with pandemic times, via Zoom.
2021 Spark Special Election Edition
March 16, 2021
Community Catalyst Staff Vote Almost Unanimously To Join Local 888
March 10, 2021
The union draws upon Community Catalyst’s roots in the labor movement and seeks to bolster the organization’s commitment to equity and justice.
Community Catalyst Staff Vote Almost Unanimously To Join Local 888
March 5, 2021
Coalition calls for vaccination plan for school workers
February 15, 2021
Annual report spotlights progress in 2020
February 15, 2021
Executive board setting up Racial Justice Task Force
February 15, 2021
Holyoke Soldiers' Home staffing problems persist
February 15, 2021
MassDefenders’ leaders take union’s oath of office
February 15, 2021