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Fighting for a Fair Economy

May 9, 2011

Fighting for a Fair Economy

Union News: June 16, 2011

June 17, 2011

Union News: June 16, 2011

Act to Invest in Our Communities

January 3, 2012

Act to Invest in Our Communities

SPRINGFIELD CROSSING GUARDS UNITE IN LOCAL 888

March 13, 2012

SPRINGFIELD CROSSING GUARDS UNITE IN LOCAL 888

Fundraiser for Sabrina!

May 8, 2012

Fundraiser for Sabrina!

NLRB launches new website on protected concerted activity

June 21, 2012

NLRB launches new website on protected concerted activity

New Oxford Chapter Wins First Contract

June 21, 2012

New Oxford Chapter Wins First Contract

Employee Shareholder Option wins Randolph Town Employees 4% increase

June 21, 2012

Employee Shareholder Option wins Randolph Town Employees 4% increase

CAAS Chapter Unanimously Approves Contract

June 21, 2012

CAAS Chapter Unanimously Approves Contract

Becker College urged to include workers in health plan

June 28, 2012

Becker College urged to include workers in health plan

LABOR DAY: Good Jobs,Strong Communities. SEIU March and Rally with Mary K Henry

August 21, 2012

LABOR DAY: Good Jobs,Strong Communities. SEIU March and Rally with Mary K Henry

September Spark!

September 13, 2012

September Spark!

Show your Support for Liz Warren at the UMass Lowell Debate 10/1, 4pm

September 18, 2012

Show your Support for Liz Warren at the UMass Lowell Debate 10/1, 4pm

October Spark!

October 3, 2012

October Spark!

City of Boston Contracts now available

October 10, 2012

City of Boston Contracts now available

Overwhelming Majority Passes Dues Equality

October 15, 2012

Overwhelming Majority Passes Dues Equality

Labor Walks for Saturday 10/20

October 18, 2012

Labor Walks for Saturday 10/20

November Spark is here!

November 9, 2012

November Spark is here!

New Leader Training

November 13, 2012

New Leader Training

Local 888 Caucus Update

November 13, 2012

Local 888 Caucus Update

Local 888 Latino Caucus is on the Move

November 13, 2012

Local 888 Latino Caucus is on the Move

Brockton Unions Join Forces on Health Care

November 13, 2012

Brockton Unions Join Forces on Health Care

Staff Profile: Regional Representative Lisa Field

November 13, 2012

Staff Profile: Regional Representative Lisa Field

Local 888 Members Plan for Future

November 13, 2012

Local 888 Members Plan for Future

Local 888 Goes All Out for 2012 Election

November 16, 2012

Local 888 Goes All Out for 2012 Election

The “Fiscal Cliff:” What will you do to protect your job?

November 16, 2012

The “Fiscal Cliff:” What will you do to protect your job?

SEIU Community Action Joint GOTV Effort

November 16, 2012

SEIU Community Action Joint GOTV Effort

Black Friday Actions against Walmart

November 23, 2012

Black Friday Actions against Walmart

Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive

November 30, 2012

Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive

Dues Equality Convention Video

December 5, 2012

Dues Equality Convention Video

BCYF Holiday Party

December 6, 2012

BCYF Holiday Party

National Labor College

December 6, 2012

National Labor College

Woburn City Hall

December 6, 2012

Woburn City Hall

Holyoke Soldiers Home

December 6, 2012

Holyoke Soldiers Home

Spotlight on: Scituate

December 6, 2012

Spotlight on: Scituate

Profile: Steve D’Amico, Field Representative

December 6, 2012

Profile: Steve D’Amico, Field Representative

Local 888 Collects Toys for Tots

December 6, 2012

Local 888 Collects Toys for Tots

Training to Lead

December 6, 2012

Training to Lead

National Day of Action, Dec 10

December 6, 2012

National Day of Action, Dec 10

Jobs, Not Cuts!

December 6, 2012

Jobs, Not Cuts!

December Spark is here!

December 6, 2012

December Spark is here!

January Spark is here!

January 11, 2013

January Spark is here!

Wins for Winthrop

January 15, 2013

Wins for Winthrop

Billerica Professional Administrators

January 15, 2013

Billerica Professional Administrators

First Contract for Springfield Crossing Guards

January 15, 2013

First Contract for Springfield Crossing Guards

Chapter Spotlight: Yarmouth Dispatchers Save the Day

January 15, 2013

Chapter Spotlight: Yarmouth Dispatchers Save the Day

The Bulletin Board

January 15, 2013

The Bulletin Board

Ask Sparky

January 16, 2013

Ask Sparky

Leadership Initiative

January 16, 2013

Leadership Initiative

Chapter Visits Build Our Union

January 16, 2013

Chapter Visits Build Our Union

Fundraiser for Tristan Pulsifer's Fight Against Leukemia

January 22, 2013

Fundraiser for Tristan Pulsifer's Fight Against Leukemia

Health benefits for future retirees: Special commission recommends changes

January 25, 2013

Health benefits for future retirees: Special commission recommends changes

2013 Legislative Priorities

February 7, 2013

2013 Legislative Priorities

Dues Equality: More Money for Chapters

February 8, 2013

Dues Equality: More Money for Chapters

Local 888 Welcomes New Board Member

February 8, 2013

Local 888 Welcomes New Board Member

Weymouth Clerks Win Upgrade

February 8, 2013

Weymouth Clerks Win Upgrade

Wins in Westborough

February 8, 2013

Wins in Westborough

Proposed Changes to Housing Authorities Raise Concerns

February 8, 2013

Proposed Changes to Housing Authorities Raise Concerns

Member Tool Kit: Telling Your Story

February 8, 2013

Member Tool Kit: Telling Your Story

Coming Attractions

February 8, 2013

Coming Attractions

Ask Sparky

February 8, 2013

Ask Sparky

Spring 2013: School of Labor-Management Relations Labor Guild

February 12, 2013

Spring 2013: School of Labor-Management Relations Labor Guild

Action Alert: Support Adequate Revenue and Fair Taxes!

February 14, 2013

Action Alert: Support Adequate Revenue and Fair Taxes!

2013 COPA kick off meeting on February 26 at 6:00 PM

February 20, 2013

2013 COPA kick off meeting on February 26 at 6:00 PM

Brockton Library Contract Settled

March 5, 2013

Brockton Library Contract Settled

Local 888 Welcomes New Staff Members

March 5, 2013

Local 888 Welcomes New Staff Members

Concerns Shared in Brockton

March 5, 2013

Concerns Shared in Brockton

Local 888 Political Action: Your Voice!

March 5, 2013

Local 888 Political Action: Your Voice!

The Bulletin Board - March

March 5, 2013

The Bulletin Board - March

Ask Sparky: March

March 5, 2013

Ask Sparky: March

Career Service workers win new contract

March 5, 2013

Career Service workers win new contract

SEIU’s U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM

March 5, 2013

SEIU’s U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM

“Just Cause” Standard Helps Reinstate Billerica Town Hall Member

April 2, 2013

“Just Cause” Standard Helps Reinstate Billerica Town Hall Member

New Stewards Chosen at Chelsea Soldiers Home

April 2, 2013

New Stewards Chosen at Chelsea Soldiers Home

Cohasset Clerical Workers Hang Tough

April 2, 2013

Cohasset Clerical Workers Hang Tough

New Contract for Steamship Authority

April 2, 2013

New Contract for Steamship Authority

Why I Support Investing in Our Communities

April 2, 2013

Why I Support Investing in Our Communities

Coming Attractions

April 2, 2013

Coming Attractions

Ask Sparky

April 2, 2013

Ask Sparky

Framingham Professionals Win First Contract

April 2, 2013

Framingham Professionals Win First Contract

For the Victims of Monday

April 16, 2013

For the Victims of Monday

Chapter Leadership Training - April 27th

April 17, 2013

Chapter Leadership Training - April 27th

Chapter Reports

April 29, 2013

Chapter Reports

Poetry in Motion

April 29, 2013

Poetry in Motion

Local 888 Ten Year Anniversary Celebration

April 29, 2013

Local 888 Ten Year Anniversary Celebration

Coming Attractions

April 29, 2013

Coming Attractions

Ask Sparky

April 29, 2013

Ask Sparky

Local 888 Members Key to Marathon Response

April 29, 2013

Local 888 Members Key to Marathon Response

Boston-Area Adjunct Faculty Launch Citywide Push to Form Union

April 29, 2013

Boston-Area Adjunct Faculty Launch Citywide Push to Form Union

Results: Boston City Hall steward elections held 5/8/13

May 16, 2013

Results: Boston City Hall steward elections held 5/8/13

Chapter Reports: Western Mass

May 22, 2013

Chapter Reports: Western Mass

Safety Group Says Guard Jobs Among Riskiest

May 22, 2013

Safety Group Says Guard Jobs Among Riskiest

Leading the Way

May 22, 2013

Leading the Way

Friends and Family

May 22, 2013

Friends and Family

Win a $75 Gift Card

May 22, 2013

Win a $75 Gift Card

Western Mass. Caucus Forming

May 22, 2013

Western Mass. Caucus Forming

Members Step Up to Rebuild Holyoke Chapter, Elections for new leaders scheduled

May 22, 2013

Members Step Up to Rebuild Holyoke Chapter, Elections for new leaders scheduled

Help Your Union Grow

May 22, 2013

Help Your Union Grow

Chapter Reports - June

June 4, 2013

Chapter Reports - June

Award Winning

June 4, 2013

Award Winning

Beating the Boss

June 4, 2013

Beating the Boss

Political Update - June

June 4, 2013

Political Update - June

Time to Celebrate!

June 4, 2013

Time to Celebrate!

Parents, Teachers Rally to Save Head Start

June 4, 2013

Parents, Teachers Rally to Save Head Start

Chapter Reports - July 2013

July 3, 2013

Chapter Reports - July 2013

Member Speak out - Labor’s New Heart and Soul

July 3, 2013

Member Speak out - Labor’s New Heart and Soul

Attention City of Boston Members

July 3, 2013

Attention City of Boston Members

Ask Sparky - July 2013

July 3, 2013

Ask Sparky - July 2013

Local 888 Marks 10 Year Anniversary

July 3, 2013

Local 888 Marks 10 Year Anniversary

“Firsts” For Members in Haverhill and Millis

July 3, 2013

“Firsts” For Members in Haverhill and Millis

Watertown Strong!

July 3, 2013

Watertown Strong!

Local 888 Phone System Is Down!

August 2, 2013

Local 888 Phone System Is Down!

Chapter Reports - August

August 8, 2013

Chapter Reports - August

Making Politicians Listen

August 9, 2013

Making Politicians Listen

Member Spotlight: Walking for Peace

August 12, 2013

Member Spotlight: Walking for Peace

Ask Sparky (August)

August 12, 2013

Ask Sparky (August)

Walmart Workers Need Your Support

August 12, 2013

Walmart Workers Need Your Support

Local 888 Helicopter Mechanics Recognized

August 12, 2013

Local 888 Helicopter Mechanics Recognized

We’re All Making Less, So Let’s Make Some Changes

August 30, 2013

We’re All Making Less, So Let’s Make Some Changes

Local 888 Scholarships!

September 4, 2013

Local 888 Scholarships!

MerrimackValley Caucus Forming

September 10, 2013

MerrimackValley Caucus Forming

Bread and Roses

September 10, 2013

Bread and Roses

New Sandwich Contracts Signed

September 10, 2013

New Sandwich Contracts Signed

Ask Sparky

September 10, 2013

Ask Sparky

Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, by Greg King

September 10, 2013

Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, by Greg King

Member Spotlight: Relying on Family - at Work & Home

September 10, 2013

Member Spotlight: Relying on Family - at Work & Home

For Marlboro Paras, a Better Bargain

September 10, 2013

For Marlboro Paras, a Better Bargain

Local 888 President Mark DelloRusso testifies in support of state Early Retirement bill

September 11, 2013

Local 888 President Mark DelloRusso testifies in support of state Early Retirement bill

SEIU members "Meet-the-Candidates" in the Fifth Congressional District

September 19, 2013

SEIU members "Meet-the-Candidates" in the Fifth Congressional District

Suffolk Registry of Deeds

October 7, 2013

Suffolk Registry of Deeds

Chapter Reports (Plymouth and Yarmouth)

October 7, 2013

Chapter Reports (Plymouth and Yarmouth)

Boston Stewards Get Training

October 7, 2013

Boston Stewards Get Training

SEIU Local 888 Merrimack Valley Office Warming Party

October 7, 2013

SEIU Local 888 Merrimack Valley Office Warming Party

Ask Sparky

October 7, 2013

Ask Sparky

2013 Local 888 Scholarship Winners

October 7, 2013

2013 Local 888 Scholarship Winners

Help Save Your Retiree Health Benefits

October 7, 2013

Help Save Your Retiree Health Benefits

Public service workers endorse Marty Walsh, another boost for campaign in closing weeks

October 11, 2013

Public service workers endorse Marty Walsh, another boost for campaign in closing weeks

Chapter Reports

November 7, 2013

Chapter Reports

Crazy 8 Winner

November 7, 2013

Crazy 8 Winner

Everett Nurses Unite in Local 888

November 7, 2013

Everett Nurses Unite in Local 888

Spaghetti Dinner/Dance Benefits Shriners Hospital in Springfield

November 7, 2013

Spaghetti Dinner/Dance Benefits Shriners Hospital in Springfield

Ask Sparky

November 7, 2013

Ask Sparky

New Merrimack Valley office

November 7, 2013

New Merrimack Valley office

Member Spotlight: Patrick Meade

November 7, 2013

Member Spotlight: Patrick Meade

Retiree Health Bill Goes Too Far

November 7, 2013

Retiree Health Bill Goes Too Far

Local 888 members, SEIU help Walsh to win; Other endorsed candidates fare well

November 7, 2013

Local 888 members, SEIU help Walsh to win; Other endorsed candidates fare well

A safe and happy Thanksgiving to all!

November 27, 2013

A safe and happy Thanksgiving to all!

Local 888 Collects Toys for Tots

December 3, 2013

Local 888 Collects Toys for Tots

Barnes O&M Unit gets Chapter Visit

December 3, 2013

Barnes O&M Unit gets Chapter Visit

Ask Sparky

December 3, 2013

Ask Sparky

Local 888 Scholarships

December 4, 2013

Local 888 Scholarships

Member Spotlight on Rachel Massey: Making Massachusetts a safer place to live and work

December 4, 2013

Member Spotlight on Rachel Massey: Making Massachusetts a safer place to live and work

Win in Westborough: Selectmen vote to maintain services at senior center, save local job

December 4, 2013

Win in Westborough: Selectmen vote to maintain services at senior center, save local job

Public Defenders Seek Voice at Work

December 4, 2013

Public Defenders Seek Voice at Work

Training on using MassVetsAdvisor.org, a website that connects Veterans, their families with all the benefits that they deserve

December 9, 2013

Training on using MassVetsAdvisor.org, a website that connects Veterans, their families with all the benefits that they deserve

Member Speak Out: Fair Compensation Long Overdue

December 11, 2013

Member Speak Out: Fair Compensation Long Overdue

Holiday message from Local 888

December 19, 2013

Holiday message from Local 888

Member Speak Out: Join Local 888's Health Care Committee

January 14, 2014

Member Speak Out: Join Local 888's Health Care Committee

State Police Dispatchers Call for Pension "Back Up"

January 16, 2014

State Police Dispatchers Call for Pension "Back Up"

Local 888 Honored for Work against Wage Theft

January 23, 2014

Local 888 Honored for Work against Wage Theft

Congratulations to the Spring 2014 Local 888 Scholarship Winners

January 23, 2014

Congratulations to the Spring 2014 Local 888 Scholarship Winners

Ask Sparky

January 23, 2014

Ask Sparky

Stop Cuts to Unemployment Insurance

January 23, 2014

Stop Cuts to Unemployment Insurance

Member Spotlight: Dick Matthews "When you see something, say something"

January 23, 2014

Member Spotlight: Dick Matthews "When you see something, say something"

Local 888 members turn out for a night on the ice

January 23, 2014

Local 888 members turn out for a night on the ice

Memorandum of understanding between Mass DOT and Coalition of Mass DOT Unions

January 24, 2014

Memorandum of understanding between Mass DOT and Coalition of Mass DOT Unions

Tina Swift reports on meeting with Sen. Elizabeth Warren

January 31, 2014

Tina Swift reports on meeting with Sen. Elizabeth Warren

State Employee Lunchtime Workplace Safety and Health Phone Briefing

February 3, 2014

State Employee Lunchtime Workplace Safety and Health Phone Briefing

Impossible Choices

February 4, 2014

Impossible Choices

GBLC Legislative Breakfast with State Lawmakers

February 7, 2014

GBLC Legislative Breakfast with State Lawmakers

Celebrate Black History Month 2014

February 7, 2014

Celebrate Black History Month 2014

Spring 2014: School of Labor-Management Relations

February 11, 2014

Spring 2014: School of Labor-Management Relations

SEIU Local 888 welcomes new executive director at the Lottery

February 15, 2014

SEIU Local 888 welcomes new executive director at the Lottery

Public Higher Education Advocacy Day

February 24, 2014

Public Higher Education Advocacy Day

SEIU Massachusetts Governor’s Election Forum

February 26, 2014

SEIU Massachusetts Governor’s Election Forum

Release of new report on State Employee Health & Safety Achievements and Recommendations

March 7, 2014

Release of new report on State Employee Health & Safety Achievements and Recommendations

Moving Forward at Mass DOT

March 11, 2014

Moving Forward at Mass DOT

Tackling Health Care Costs

March 11, 2014

Tackling Health Care Costs

Local 888 receives recognition from candidate for election win

March 11, 2014

Local 888 receives recognition from candidate for election win

Ask Sparky

March 11, 2014

Ask Sparky

Member Spotlight - Community Service Proves Useful for Union Leader

March 11, 2014

Member Spotlight - Community Service Proves Useful for Union Leader

Letter from Local 888 President Mark DelloRusso

March 11, 2014

Letter from Local 888 President Mark DelloRusso

Stepping Up—and Winning

March 11, 2014

Stepping Up—and Winning

Candidate forum gives members a strong voice in who will be next governor

March 15, 2014

Candidate forum gives members a strong voice in who will be next governor

Greg King: "Stand up and fight!"

March 19, 2014

Greg King: "Stand up and fight!"

Drive for improved health and safety standards for state employees gaining momentum

March 25, 2014

Drive for improved health and safety standards for state employees gaining momentum

Members grill candidates for state constitutional offices

April 7, 2014

Members grill candidates for state constitutional offices

Chapter Reports from Ashburnham, CAAS and Swampscott

April 7, 2014

Chapter Reports from Ashburnham, CAAS and Swampscott

UMass Lowell Update

April 7, 2014

UMass Lowell Update

Ask Sparky

April 7, 2014

Ask Sparky

Building a Strong Union Takes Leaders—Lots of Them

April 7, 2014

Building a Strong Union Takes Leaders—Lots of Them

State House rally for a raise in the minimum wage

April 7, 2014

State House rally for a raise in the minimum wage

Highlights from the March 2014 Executive Board meeting

April 7, 2014

Highlights from the March 2014 Executive Board meeting

Moment of silence today at 2:49 PM

April 15, 2014

Moment of silence today at 2:49 PM

Urge Congress to lift the cap and strengthen Social Security for all Americans

April 15, 2014

Urge Congress to lift the cap and strengthen Social Security for all Americans

Obituary for Greg King

April 24, 2014

Obituary for Greg King

New MassCOSH report commemorates workers killed and injured on-the-job

April 29, 2014

New MassCOSH report commemorates workers killed and injured on-the-job

Veterans need jobs. Can you help?

April 29, 2014

Veterans need jobs. Can you help?

School custodians, community supporters rally to keep quality services and good jobs in Malden!

May 6, 2014

School custodians, community supporters rally to keep quality services and good jobs in Malden!

Coming Attractions

May 8, 2014

Coming Attractions

Fundraiser to Support Watertown Town Hall Member

May 8, 2014

Fundraiser to Support Watertown Town Hall Member

A Win for Westwood Clerical

May 8, 2014

A Win for Westwood Clerical

Aircraft Maintenance Techs win pay upgrade

May 8, 2014

Aircraft Maintenance Techs win pay upgrade

Watertown Public Workers to be Honored for Service, Bravery

May 8, 2014

Watertown Public Workers to be Honored for Service, Bravery

Time to "Raise Up Massachusetts"

May 8, 2014

Time to "Raise Up Massachusetts"

MAY DAY

May 8, 2014

MAY DAY

Down the Cape

May 8, 2014

Down the Cape

Ask Sparky

May 8, 2014

Ask Sparky

Public Defenders Say: "Jobs Not Jails"

May 8, 2014

Public Defenders Say: "Jobs Not Jails"

Resources on Outsourcing

May 8, 2014

Resources on Outsourcing

Highlights from the May 2014 Executive Board meeting

May 22, 2014

Highlights from the May 2014 Executive Board meeting

Malden City Council votes to transfer custodians from School Dept. to city's Public Facilities Dept.

June 4, 2014

Malden City Council votes to transfer custodians from School Dept. to city's Public Facilities Dept.

Coming Attractions

June 9, 2014

Coming Attractions

Special Screening of Citizen Koch

June 9, 2014

Special Screening of Citizen Koch

Public Defenders Celebrate, Gain Notice

June 9, 2014

Public Defenders Celebrate, Gain Notice

Ask Sparky

June 9, 2014

Ask Sparky

Race to the Bottom: Study Finds Outsourcing Punishes Middle Class, Rewards Corporations

June 9, 2014

Race to the Bottom: Study Finds Outsourcing Punishes Middle Class, Rewards Corporations

"Treat Those We Serve with Respect"

June 9, 2014

"Treat Those We Serve with Respect"

Head Start members mobilize to say: "Low Pay is Not OK!"

June 9, 2014

Head Start members mobilize to say: "Low Pay is Not OK!"

CANCELLED This meeting will be rescheduled in the fall

June 17, 2014

CANCELLED  This meeting will be rescheduled in the fall

Mass. Legislature Extends New Safety Protections to State Employees

June 18, 2014

Mass. Legislature Extends New Safety Protections to State Employees

Malden City Council votes to support new $2.2 million plan to save custodians' jobs

June 25, 2014

Malden City Council votes to support new $2.2 million plan to save custodians' jobs

Harris v. Quinn Decision Leaves "Fair Share" Intact—For Now

June 30, 2014

Harris v. Quinn Decision Leaves "Fair Share" Intact—For Now

Tentative agreement ratified for new Unit 2 state contract

July 2, 2014

Tentative agreement ratified for new Unit 2 state contract

Somerville Crossing Guards Agree to New Deal

July 9, 2014

Somerville Crossing Guards Agree to New Deal

New Contract for Malden Cafeteria Workers

July 9, 2014

New Contract for Malden Cafeteria Workers

Coming Attractions

July 9, 2014

Coming Attractions

Hero’s Triathlon

July 9, 2014

Hero’s Triathlon

Stickered up to say, "Low pay is not OK!"

July 9, 2014

Stickered up to say, "Low pay is not OK!"

Local 888 Members get WILD in the Summer

July 9, 2014

Local 888 Members get WILD in the Summer

Legislature Extends Safety Protections to State Employees, New H&S Interns at Local 888

July 9, 2014

Legislature Extends Safety Protections to State Employees, New H&S Interns at Local 888

Minimum Wage Victory—Next Up: "Earned Sick Time"

July 9, 2014

Minimum Wage Victory—Next Up: "Earned Sick Time"

Massachusetts SEIU Endorses Sept. 20-21 People's Climate March

July 18, 2014

Massachusetts SEIU Endorses Sept. 20-21 People's Climate March

Local 888 stands in Solidarity with Market Basket workers

August 12, 2014

Local 888 stands in Solidarity with Market Basket workers

Lottery workers wrap up new contract

September 4, 2014

Lottery workers wrap up new contract

New Contracts at Registry of Deeds and Bay Path Regional

September 9, 2014

New Contracts at Registry of Deeds and Bay Path Regional

Labor Day 2014—a Celebration

September 9, 2014

Labor Day 2014—a Celebration

Ask Sparky

September 9, 2014

Ask Sparky

New Local 888 report outlines hazards of working in public works departments

September 9, 2014

New Local 888 report outlines hazards of working in public works departments

A Most Unusual Victory at Market Basket

September 9, 2014

A Most Unusual Victory at Market Basket

Early childhood educators at Lowell Day Nursery launch social media campaign to win better contract

September 9, 2014

Early childhood educators at Lowell Day Nursery launch social media campaign to win better contract

Coming Attractions

October 14, 2014

Coming Attractions

Local 888 Executive Board member honored for service

October 14, 2014

Local 888 Executive Board member honored for service

Local 888 Health & Safety Initiative Finds First Municipal Partner

October 14, 2014

Local 888 Health & Safety Initiative Finds First Municipal Partner

Evaluate Your Manager!

October 14, 2014

Evaluate Your Manager!

Local 888 Annual Report Now Available

October 14, 2014

Local 888 Annual Report Now Available

Congratulations to Local 888 Scholarship Winners

October 14, 2014

Congratulations to Local 888 Scholarship Winners

Nov. 4 Election Recommendations

October 14, 2014

Nov. 4 Election Recommendations

Massport Dispatchers Unite in Local 888

October 14, 2014

Massport Dispatchers Unite in Local 888

For Enio Lopez, Climate Activism Starts at Home

October 14, 2014

For Enio Lopez, Climate Activism Starts at Home

Convention 2014: When We Fight, We Win

October 14, 2014

Convention 2014: When We Fight, We Win

Lowell Office Hours

October 29, 2014

Lowell Office Hours

Vote YES on Question 4 for Earned Sick Time

November 3, 2014

Vote YES on Question 4 for Earned Sick Time

Not famous, but worth remembering

November 7, 2014

Not famous, but worth remembering

Coming Attractions

November 7, 2014

Coming Attractions

Chapter Reports

November 7, 2014

Chapter Reports

Ask Sparky

November 7, 2014

Ask Sparky

Save money with Local 888 "Deals"

November 7, 2014

Save money with Local 888 "Deals"

Guild Classes give Local 888 members new skills, confidence

November 7, 2014

Guild Classes give Local 888 members new skills, confidence

Local 888 members backed Sick Time Victory

November 7, 2014

Local 888 members backed Sick Time Victory

City of Boston workers take up fight over family medical leave – and win!

November 7, 2014

City of Boston workers take up fight over family medical leave – and win!

Local 888 members active in statewide and local elections, ballot questions

November 9, 2014

Local 888 members active in statewide and local elections, ballot questions

Pictures from Local 888 Membership Convention 2014

November 25, 2014

Pictures from Local 888 Membership Convention 2014

SEIU Local 888 seeks an experienced union organizer

December 1, 2014

SEIU Local 888 seeks an experienced union organizer

Coming Attractions

December 4, 2014

Coming Attractions

Watertown DPW and Police Dispatchers Receive Awards

December 4, 2014

Watertown DPW and Police Dispatchers Receive Awards

With market adjustment, Police Dispatchers gain significant salary increases

December 4, 2014

With market adjustment, Police Dispatchers gain significant salary increases

Executive Board report

December 4, 2014

Executive Board report

MassCOSH Celebrates the Movement and Local 888's Lisa Field

December 4, 2014

MassCOSH Celebrates the Movement and Local 888's Lisa Field

Wanted: Chapter Communicators

December 4, 2014

Wanted: Chapter Communicators

Toys for Tots

December 4, 2014

Toys for Tots

Van Driver Speaks Up for Respect, Student Safety

December 4, 2014

Van Driver Speaks Up for Respect, Student Safety

Deadline for Local 888 Scholarships is January 16

December 4, 2014

Deadline for Local 888 Scholarships is January 16

Instructional assistants form union with Local 888

December 4, 2014

Instructional assistants form union with Local 888

Now Available: Discounts for Local 888 Members

December 4, 2014

Now Available: Discounts for Local 888 Members

Winning for All Workers

December 19, 2014

Winning for All Workers

UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey game (sponsored by SEIU Local 888) January 31!

January 13, 2015

UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey game (sponsored by SEIU Local 888) January 31!

Union Plus Scholarship Deadline is January 31st: Have you applied?

January 21, 2015

Union Plus Scholarship Deadline is January 31st: Have you applied?

Could Reviving the Strike, Revive the Labor Movement?

February 3, 2015

Could Reviving the Strike, Revive the Labor Movement?

Coming Attractions

February 6, 2015

Coming Attractions

Scholarship winners

February 6, 2015

Scholarship winners

Do you want to be a better steward?

February 6, 2015

Do you want to be a better steward?

Your Union, Your Voice

February 6, 2015

Your Union, Your Voice

Vote McGoldrick for State Retirement Board

February 6, 2015

Vote McGoldrick for State Retirement Board

Local 888 Hockey Night

February 6, 2015

Local 888 Hockey Night

Local 888 officer election coming up soon

February 6, 2015

Local 888 officer election coming up soon

City of Boston members benefit from Housing Trust Fund, you could too!

February 6, 2015

City of Boston members benefit from Housing Trust Fund, you could too!

For Snow Plow Drivers, These are Busy Days

February 6, 2015

For Snow Plow Drivers, These are Busy Days

Boston members lock in comprehensive health benefits with new agreement

February 6, 2015

Boston members lock in comprehensive health benefits with new agreement

Fight for $15: Valentine’s Day Visibility Action at South Bay Shopping Center

February 11, 2015

Fight for $15: Valentine’s Day Visibility Action at South Bay Shopping Center

Record snow-related worker deaths and injuries prompt immediate calls for employer precautions

February 24, 2015

Record snow-related worker deaths and injuries prompt immediate calls for employer precautions

Union negotiators prep for the Fight for $15

March 4, 2015

Union negotiators prep for the Fight for $15

Boston Celtics Discount Tickets ONLY 10 HOME GAMES LEFT!

March 6, 2015

Boston Celtics Discount Tickets  ONLY 10 HOME GAMES LEFT!

Coming Attractions

March 11, 2015

Coming Attractions

Plymouth County member speaks out to stop layoffs

March 11, 2015

Plymouth County member speaks out to stop layoffs

Members Attend “Ignite” Conference

March 11, 2015

Members Attend “Ignite” Conference

Political Action Committee Report

March 11, 2015

Political Action Committee Report

"Reviving the Strike" event builds solidarity with FairPoint strikers

March 11, 2015

"Reviving the Strike" event builds solidarity with FairPoint strikers

Member Spotlight: Brockton Librarian Wins Achievement Award

March 11, 2015

Member Spotlight: Brockton Librarian Wins Achievement Award

Election Report

March 11, 2015

Election Report

City of Boston Members: Need Help with Heating Costs?

March 11, 2015

City of Boston Members: Need Help with Heating Costs?

On April 14: Join the Fight for $15 in 2015!

March 11, 2015

On April 14: Join the Fight for $15 in 2015!

Local 888 recognized for achieving political action goals

March 23, 2015

Local 888 recognized for achieving political action goals

Union Lobby Day to Protest Plan to Shift Health Care Costs to Workers and Retirees

March 26, 2015

Union Lobby Day to Protest Plan to Shift Health Care Costs to Workers and Retirees

Find A Bus to the April 14 "Fight for $15" March & Rally Near You!

March 30, 2015

Find A Bus to the April 14 "Fight for $15" March & Rally Near You!

Governor's early retirement proposal should not only achieve savings, but fairness

March 30, 2015

Governor's early retirement proposal should not only achieve savings, but fairness

Lobby day to keep GIC health care affordable

April 3, 2015

Lobby day to keep GIC health care affordable

Teaming Up in the Valley

April 9, 2015

Teaming Up in the Valley

Report Finds Tax Fairness an Answer to Budget Woes

April 9, 2015

Report Finds Tax Fairness an Answer to Budget Woes

Spring 2015 Scholarship Winners

April 9, 2015

Spring 2015 Scholarship Winners

Officer and Executive Board Swearing In Ceremony

April 9, 2015

Officer and Executive Board Swearing In Ceremony

‘I’m Fighting for $15... How About You?’

April 9, 2015

‘I’m Fighting for $15... How About You?’

Coming Attractions

May 11, 2015

Coming Attractions

Local 888 COPA Committee Holds Meetings Across State

May 11, 2015

Local 888 COPA Committee Holds Meetings Across State

Tyngsborough Highway Workers Recognized for Snow Removal

May 11, 2015

Tyngsborough Highway Workers Recognized for Snow Removal

Local 888 Members Join Fight for $15 Actions

May 11, 2015

Local 888 Members Join Fight for $15 Actions

Local 888 Election Results

May 11, 2015

Local 888 Election Results

Three Bargaining Units, All Standing Together

May 11, 2015

Three Bargaining Units, All Standing Together

Too Many Families Left Out of New Boston Family Leave Policy

May 11, 2015

Too Many Families Left Out of New Boston Family Leave Policy

Coming Attractions

June 10, 2015

Coming Attractions

New Local 888 Board Members Sworn In

June 10, 2015

New Local 888 Board Members Sworn In

New Campaign for Increased Investment in Mass.

June 10, 2015

New Campaign for Increased Investment in Mass.

Lawrence Parking Lot Attendants Join Local 888

June 10, 2015

Lawrence Parking Lot Attendants Join Local 888

Brockton Librarians Turn Page on Vacant Jobs Problem

June 10, 2015

Brockton Librarians Turn Page on Vacant Jobs Problem

For New Mom, Lack of Paid Leave Makes a Hard Job Even Harder

June 10, 2015

For New Mom, Lack of Paid Leave Makes a Hard Job Even Harder

Public Defenders Tell State: We Want a Union

June 10, 2015

Public Defenders Tell State: We Want a Union

Apply Now for Education Scholarships

June 10, 2015

Apply Now for Education Scholarships

Wanted: Your Stories About Importance of Paid Family Leave

June 10, 2015

Wanted: Your Stories About Importance of Paid Family Leave

Your email to Local 888 did not "fail"

June 29, 2015

Your email to Local 888 did not "fail"

Coming Attractions

July 14, 2015

Coming Attractions

Former 888 Member Only Rep to Vote Against State Budget

July 14, 2015

Former 888 Member Only Rep to Vote Against State Budget

Public Defenders Get Shout Out in Boston Globe

July 14, 2015

Public Defenders Get Shout Out in Boston Globe

New Local 888 Publications Coming Soon

July 14, 2015

New Local 888 Publications Coming Soon

888’s Rosa Matias Makes “Most Powerful” List

July 14, 2015

888’s Rosa Matias Makes “Most Powerful” List

Local 888 Member Wins Super Lunch Hero of the Year Award

July 14, 2015

Local 888 Member Wins Super Lunch Hero of the Year Award

BCYF Members Elect New Chapter Leaders

July 14, 2015

BCYF Members Elect New Chapter Leaders

Supreme Court to Hear Controversial Case on Union Dues

July 14, 2015

Supreme Court to Hear Controversial Case on Union Dues

All Local 888 members are urged to "stand with Verizon workers!"

July 28, 2015

All Local 888 members are urged to "stand with Verizon workers!"

Labor Day 2015: A Day of Protests and Presidents

September 9, 2015

Labor Day 2015: A Day of Protests and Presidents

Coming Attractions

September 9, 2015

Coming Attractions

Speaking Out for Safety

September 9, 2015

Speaking Out for Safety

New DPW Leaders in Gardner

September 9, 2015

New DPW Leaders in Gardner

Strategy Session

September 9, 2015

Strategy Session

Need Student Debt Relief?

September 9, 2015

Need Student Debt Relief?

Election Season is Here

September 9, 2015

Election Season is Here

Wanted: Signature Gatherers for Millionaires’ Tax

September 9, 2015

Wanted: Signature Gatherers for Millionaires’ Tax

For Local 888 Member, Service Runs in the Family

September 9, 2015

For Local 888 Member, Service Runs in the Family

Local 888 Members: Are You Getting the Earned Sick Time You Deserve?

September 9, 2015

Local 888 Members: Are You Getting the Earned Sick Time You Deserve?

Coming Attractions

October 8, 2015

Coming Attractions

From Haverhill Custodians, the Gift of Hope

October 8, 2015

From Haverhill Custodians, the Gift of Hope

New Leaders for Hopkinton Paras

October 8, 2015

New Leaders for Hopkinton Paras

Wanted: Signature Gatherers for Millionaires’ Tax

October 8, 2015

Wanted: Signature Gatherers for Millionaires’ Tax

UMass Agrees to Pay Staff Retroactive Wages

October 8, 2015

UMass Agrees to Pay Staff Retroactive Wages

Mass. SEIU members attend Bernie rally in Boston

October 8, 2015

Mass. SEIU members attend Bernie rally in Boston

For Local 888 Member, Conscience is Guide

October 8, 2015

For Local 888 Member, Conscience is Guide

SEIU Members Seek Elected Office

October 8, 2015

SEIU Members Seek Elected Office

Public Safety Workers Lobby for Classification Upgrade

October 8, 2015

Public Safety Workers Lobby for Classification Upgrade

Construction at Local 888

October 28, 2015

Construction at Local 888

Nov. 10th Action: Fight for$15 Now. Vote for $15 Next.

November 3, 2015

Nov. 10th Action: Fight for$15 Now. Vote for $15 Next.

David Reno's column

November 19, 2015

David Reno's column

Coming Attractions

November 19, 2015

Coming Attractions

Holyoke Soldiers Home Members: “We’ve Got Issues”

November 19, 2015

Holyoke Soldiers Home Members: “We’ve Got Issues”

Court Interpreters First to Become Associate Members

November 19, 2015

Court Interpreters First to Become Associate Members

New BPHC/Local 888 Professional Development Program on Offer

November 19, 2015

New BPHC/Local 888 Professional Development Program on Offer

2015 Election: Big Goals, Big Victories

November 19, 2015

2015 Election: Big Goals, Big Victories

Speaking Out for Paid Family and Medical Leave

November 19, 2015

Speaking Out for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Golden Dodges

December 14, 2015

Golden Dodges

Action Faction

December 14, 2015

Action Faction

Boston Police Win at Labor Board

December 14, 2015

Boston Police Win at Labor Board

At Holyoke Soldiers Home, Listening and Hearings

December 14, 2015

At Holyoke Soldiers Home, Listening and Hearings

Holyoke Home for the Holidays

December 14, 2015

Holyoke Home for the Holidays

Whose Emerson? Our Emerson! College staff take steps to unite in Local 888

December 14, 2015

Whose Emerson? Our Emerson! College staff take steps to unite in Local 888

155,000 Signatures Gathered for Fair Share Amendment

December 14, 2015

155,000 Signatures Gathered for Fair Share Amendment

Happy Holidays from the officers and staff of Local 888

December 14, 2015

Happy Holidays from the officers and staff of Local 888

Coming Attractions

January 15, 2016

Coming Attractions

Local 888 Recognized for Contributions to Boston

January 15, 2016

Local 888 Recognized for Contributions to Boston

New Members Join Local 888 Executive Board

January 15, 2016

New Members Join Local 888 Executive Board

On the Job Tips

January 15, 2016

On the Job Tips

Scholarships

January 15, 2016

Scholarships

BCYF Members Win Back Pay

January 15, 2016

BCYF Members Win Back Pay

Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Weaken Our Union

January 15, 2016

Supreme Court Hears Case that Could Weaken Our Union

New Revenue from "Millionaires Tax" Would Improve Public Services

January 15, 2016

New Revenue from "Millionaires Tax" Would Improve Public Services

Home Buying 101 Workshop

February 12, 2016

Home Buying 101 Workshop

Coming Attractions

March 9, 2016

Coming Attractions

New Rep Joins Local 888 Staff

March 9, 2016

New Rep Joins Local 888 Staff

Local 888 Hockey Night

March 9, 2016

Local 888 Hockey Night

Local 888 recommends Jay Livingston for State Senate

March 9, 2016

Local 888 recommends Jay Livingston for State Senate

Home Buyers Workshop

March 9, 2016

Home Buyers Workshop

Message to U.S. Senators: Do Your Job!

March 9, 2016

Message to U.S. Senators: Do Your Job!

More Boston Univ. librarians unite in Local 888

March 9, 2016

More Boston Univ. librarians unite in Local 888

"In-Sourcing" School Renovations Saves City of Boston Money

March 9, 2016

"In-Sourcing" School Renovations Saves City of Boston Money

Support union candidates for CBCU's Board of Directors

March 24, 2016

Support union candidates for CBCU's Board of Directors

Don't Raise Health Costs for State Workers!

March 24, 2016

Don't Raise Health Costs for State Workers!

Boston Fuel Assistance Program extended through April 30, 2016

April 6, 2016

Boston Fuel Assistance Program extended through April 30, 2016

Coming Attractions

April 12, 2016

Coming Attractions

Local 888 members politically active in 7th Congressional District

April 12, 2016

Local 888 members politically active in 7th Congressional District

SEIU Unstoppable!

April 12, 2016

SEIU Unstoppable!

Don't Raise Health Insurance Costs for State Workers

April 12, 2016

Don't Raise Health Insurance Costs for State Workers

Join the Fight for $15 in 2016!

April 12, 2016

Join the Fight for $15 in 2016!

Emerson staff vote "Union YES!"

April 12, 2016

Emerson staff vote "Union YES!"

Friends of Libraries: House Ways & Means budget will be released today

April 13, 2016

Friends of Libraries: House Ways & Means budget will be released today

Stand with striking Verizon workers by adding your name to petition to CEO McAdam

April 13, 2016

Stand with striking Verizon workers by adding your name to petition to CEO McAdam

Show your support for striking workers at Verizon!

April 15, 2016

Show your support for striking workers at Verizon!

Local 888 supports the Fight for $15!

April 15, 2016

Local 888 supports the Fight for $15!

How you can help workers on strike at Verizon

April 25, 2016

How you can help workers on strike at Verizon

Are you a mother and a union member?

May 5, 2016

Are you a mother and a union member?

Coming Attractions

May 10, 2016

Coming Attractions

Local 888 supports Verizon workers!

May 10, 2016

Local 888 supports Verizon workers!

Shrewsbury Cafeteria Workers

May 10, 2016

Shrewsbury Cafeteria Workers

Local 888 sponsors "Just One" Run

May 10, 2016

Local 888 sponsors "Just One" Run

Woburn School Custodians

May 10, 2016

Woburn School Custodians

Local 888 leaders to attend SEIU Convention

May 10, 2016

Local 888 leaders to attend SEIU Convention

E-Board member named one of most influential Latinos

May 10, 2016

E-Board member named one of most influential Latinos

Scholarship Notice

May 10, 2016

Scholarship Notice

Weymouth Custodians Step Up for Town Clean Up

May 10, 2016

Weymouth Custodians Step Up for Town Clean Up

More Emerson staff unite in Local 888

May 10, 2016

More Emerson staff unite in Local 888

Local 888 relocating to new offices in Braintree

May 10, 2016

Local 888 relocating to new offices in Braintree

Important events for Local 888 members

May 16, 2016

Important events for Local 888 members

SEIU Local 888 has a new address & FAX number!

June 10, 2016

SEIU Local 888 has a new address & FAX number!

Coming Attractions

June 10, 2016

Coming Attractions

Union discounts on summer fun!

June 10, 2016

Union discounts on summer fun!

Who are billionaires behind the radical right?

June 10, 2016

Who are billionaires behind the radical right?

SEIU Local 888 Membership Convention (save the date now!)

June 10, 2016

SEIU Local 888 Membership Convention (save the date now!)

Member Spotlight: Leader on the job becomes new leader in Local 888

June 10, 2016

Member Spotlight: Leader on the job becomes new leader in Local 888

SEIU Votes for "Medicare for All!"

June 10, 2016

SEIU Votes for "Medicare for All!"

CPCS staff push for organizing rights

June 10, 2016

CPCS staff push for organizing rights

Local 888 leaders attend convention

June 10, 2016

Local 888 leaders attend convention

Coming Attractions

July 11, 2016

Coming Attractions

Women members get WILD!

July 11, 2016

Women members get WILD!

Support Mass Defenders!

July 11, 2016

Support Mass Defenders!

Looking to build a stronger union?

July 11, 2016

Looking to build a stronger union?

Amherst Town Employees win new contract

July 11, 2016

Amherst Town Employees win new contract

Everything starts with 'one'

July 11, 2016

Everything starts with 'one'

Save Our Public Schools

July 11, 2016

Save Our Public Schools

Local 888 members explore campaign to support affordable housing in Boston

July 11, 2016

Local 888 members explore campaign to support affordable housing in Boston

Don't miss special guest speaker at SEIU Local 888's Membership Convention

August 24, 2016

Don't miss special guest speaker at SEIU Local 888's Membership Convention

13,000 Janitors Need Our Support  for a Fair Contract

September 6, 2016

13,000 Janitors Need Our Support  for a Fair Contract

Coming Attractions

September 16, 2016

Coming Attractions

And the winner is…

September 16, 2016

And the winner is…

Federal Reserve Bank looks at impact of $15 minimum wage

September 16, 2016

Federal Reserve Bank looks at impact of $15 minimum wage

Spotlight: Around the Local

September 16, 2016

Spotlight: Around the Local

Labor Guild Classes to Begin

September 16, 2016

Labor Guild Classes to Begin

Meet your elected union officers!

September 16, 2016

Meet your elected union officers!

CMSEC members ratify first contract!

September 16, 2016

CMSEC members ratify first contract!

Members take action for better working conditions at BPD

September 16, 2016

Members take action for better working conditions at BPD

COPA candidates win their primaries

September 16, 2016

COPA candidates win their primaries

Don't miss Local 888's convention

September 16, 2016

Don't miss Local 888's convention

Coming Attractions

October 6, 2016

Coming Attractions

The buying power of millions of SEIU members can save you money!

October 6, 2016

The buying power of millions of SEIU members can save you money!

New Just Cause Eviction law being considered for Boston

October 6, 2016

New Just Cause Eviction law being considered for Boston

Watch for Question 5 on Nov. 8 Boston Ballot

October 6, 2016

Watch for Question 5 on Nov. 8 Boston Ballot

Boston Housing Trust could benefit you!

October 6, 2016

Boston Housing Trust could benefit you!

Field Rep. Sue Chase retires

October 6, 2016

Field Rep. Sue Chase retires

Members head to NH on Oct. 15 & 22 for HRC campaign

October 6, 2016

Members head to NH on Oct. 15 & 22 for HRC campaign

Over 100 delegates attend convention

October 6, 2016

Over 100 delegates attend convention

The cost of special business tax breaks has nearly tripled since 1996!

October 6, 2016

The cost of special business tax breaks has nearly tripled since 1996!

Local 888 2016 Convention Resolutions

October 6, 2016

Local 888 2016 Convention Resolutions

Where do Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Stand on Workers’ Issues?

October 21, 2016

Where do Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Stand on Workers’ Issues?

Local 888 Hockey Night

October 25, 2016

Local 888 Hockey Night

Details for SEIU Local 888 Hockey Night at UMass Lowell

November 3, 2016

Details for SEIU Local 888 Hockey Night at UMass Lowell

Coming Attractions

November 9, 2016

Coming Attractions

Around the Local

November 9, 2016

Around the Local

More higher ed workers uniting in Local 888

November 9, 2016

More higher ed workers uniting in Local 888

UML Professionals hold "Know Your Contract" training session

November 9, 2016

UML Professionals hold "Know Your Contract" training session

Do you want to receive the Spark at home?

November 9, 2016

Do you want to receive the Spark at home?

Member Spotlight on Nasim Parveen

November 9, 2016

Member Spotlight on Nasim Parveen

Scholarship Winner

November 9, 2016

Scholarship Winner

Families attend "Hockey Night"

November 9, 2016

Families attend "Hockey Night"

Trump victory: "More unity needed"

November 9, 2016

Trump victory: "More unity needed"

Local 888 members are stepping up to help locked out Teamsters at Aubuchon Hardware

November 14, 2016

Local 888 members are stepping up to help locked out Teamsters at Aubuchon Hardware

Office closed for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2016

Office closed for Thanksgiving

Raise Up Massachusetts Legislative Announcement and Rally

November 21, 2016

Raise Up Massachusetts Legislative Announcement and Rally

AFRAM Massachusetts 1st Annual Mardi Gras Ball

November 30, 2016

AFRAM Massachusetts 1st Annual Mardi Gras Ball

Coming Attractions

December 6, 2016

Coming Attractions

Members meet with Sen. Mike Brady

December 6, 2016

Members meet with Sen. Mike Brady

Be sure to use a membership survey before your contract expires

December 6, 2016

Be sure to use a membership survey before your contract expires

Just Cause Eviction law gains support from Mayor Walsh

December 6, 2016

Just Cause Eviction law gains support from Mayor Walsh

Member Spotlight on Jonathan Dudley

December 6, 2016

Member Spotlight on Jonathan Dudley

Serious threats to health care emerge

December 6, 2016

Serious threats to health care emerge

Fight for $15 in the streets and at the statehouse

December 6, 2016

Fight for $15 in the streets and at the statehouse

Coming Attractions

January 10, 2017

Coming Attractions

Chapter Reports

January 10, 2017

Chapter Reports

A well deserved retirement party!

January 10, 2017

A well deserved retirement party!

For Weymouth custodian's chapter chair: "It's really all about the 'smile' factor!"

January 10, 2017

For Weymouth custodian's chapter chair: "It's really all about the 'smile' factor!"

Member Spotlight: "Quiet Heroes Among Us"

January 10, 2017

Member Spotlight: "Quiet Heroes Among Us"

Brockton Cafeteria workers win big raises

January 10, 2017

Brockton Cafeteria workers win big raises

Scholarship Winners!

January 10, 2017

Scholarship Winners!

Raise Up Mass plans ambitious agenda

January 10, 2017

Raise Up Mass plans ambitious agenda

Members urged to turnout for Boston Women's March

January 10, 2017

Members urged to turnout for Boston Women's March

Great Homebuying Opportunity for Boston Residents

January 24, 2017

Great Homebuying Opportunity for Boston Residents

Coming Attractions

February 7, 2017

Coming Attractions

Tree Warden of the Year

February 7, 2017

Tree Warden of the Year

Mike Kelly Retires!

February 7, 2017

Mike Kelly Retires!

Defend ACA (ObamaCare) by winning Medicare for All!

February 7, 2017

Defend ACA (ObamaCare) by winning Medicare for All!

Latino Caucus hosts California Sec. of State

February 7, 2017

Latino Caucus hosts California Sec. of State

Member Spotlight: Big Win at Chelsea Soldiers Home!

February 7, 2017

Member Spotlight: Big Win at Chelsea Soldiers Home!

NLRB Sets Date for Suffolk Univ. Staff Union Election

February 7, 2017

NLRB Sets Date for Suffolk Univ. Staff Union Election

It's Time to Stand Up, Show Up, Rise Up

February 7, 2017

It's Time to Stand Up, Show Up, Rise Up

Coming Attractions

March 7, 2017

Coming Attractions

Chapter Reports

March 7, 2017

Chapter Reports

MassCOSH 40th Anniversary Gala

March 7, 2017

MassCOSH 40th Anniversary Gala

Local 888 resolution on repairing schools anticipated COB report

March 7, 2017

Local 888 resolution on repairing schools anticipated COB report

Catalina Colon honored for service to the City of Boston

March 7, 2017

Catalina Colon honored for service to the City of Boston

Updated Public Records Law

March 7, 2017

Updated Public Records Law

Want to star in a short video about Local 888’s mission?

March 7, 2017

Want to star in a short video about Local 888’s mission?

Majority of Senators & Reps co-sponsor bill for public defenders’ organizing rights

March 7, 2017

Majority of Senators & Reps co-sponsor bill for public defenders’ organizing rights

Suffolk Univ. Staff Union Vote Inconclusive

March 7, 2017

Suffolk Univ. Staff Union Vote Inconclusive

Member Spotlight: BCYF Streetworker commended by Mayor in State of the City speech!

March 9, 2017

Member Spotlight: BCYF Streetworker commended by Mayor in State of the City speech!

Coming Attractions

April 6, 2017

Coming Attractions

Local 888 calls on Governor Baker for comprehensive criminal justice reform

April 6, 2017

Local 888 calls on Governor Baker for comprehensive criminal justice reform

Check out new 'Union Plus' home financing benefits

April 6, 2017

Check out new 'Union Plus' home financing benefits

Chapter Reports

April 6, 2017

Chapter Reports

Thank You to Gail Silva!

April 6, 2017

Thank You to Gail Silva!

Local 888 convention speaker breaks new ground

April 6, 2017

Local 888 convention speaker breaks new ground

April 4 action in Boston supports the fight for $15

April 6, 2017

April 4 action in Boston supports the fight for $15

SEIU is behind major Climate Change rally 4/29

April 6, 2017

SEIU is behind major Climate Change rally 4/29

Don't be fooled by Right to Work (for less!)

April 6, 2017

Don't be fooled by Right to Work (for less!)

Raise Up Mass: Progress As Resistance Conference

April 24, 2017

Raise Up Mass: Progress As Resistance Conference

On May 1, join an action for international workers' solidarity

April 27, 2017

On May 1, join an action for international workers' solidarity

Coming Attractions

May 10, 2017

Coming Attractions

Member’s letter on paid family leave published in Boston Globe!

May 10, 2017

Member’s letter on paid family leave published in Boston Globe!

Parents, educators, students are uniting for quality public education!

May 10, 2017

Parents, educators, students are uniting for quality public education!

Public defenders testify at hearing for right to collectively bargain

May 10, 2017

Public defenders testify at hearing for right to collectively bargain

Raise Up gathers allies for ambitious political agenda

May 10, 2017

Raise Up gathers allies for ambitious political agenda

Members take action on international workers’ day

May 10, 2017

Members take action on international workers’ day

SEIU member benefits gets major upgrade

May 10, 2017

SEIU member benefits gets major upgrade

RSVP to reserve your seat on a free bus to the Rally for Education!

May 15, 2017

RSVP to reserve your seat on a free bus to the Rally for Education!

Coming Attractions

June 8, 2017

Coming Attractions

Local 888 rallies for public education

June 8, 2017

Local 888 rallies for public education

Local 888 organizing director moves on!

June 8, 2017

Local 888 organizing director moves on!

A big "thank you" to Frank Chillemi for years of service to Local 888

June 8, 2017

A big "thank you" to Frank Chillemi for years of service to Local 888

Public defenders make gains on organizing rights

June 8, 2017

Public defenders make gains on organizing rights

New Local 888 Executive Board member sworn in

June 8, 2017

New Local 888 Executive Board member sworn in

Supreme Court expected to rule out Fair Share fees

June 8, 2017

Supreme Court expected to rule out Fair Share fees

Local 888 members take advantage of Labor Guild education opportunities

June 8, 2017

Local 888 members take advantage of Labor Guild education opportunities

SEIU "Purple Gold" program looks to empower labor's future

June 8, 2017

SEIU "Purple Gold" program looks to empower labor's future

Local 888 member running for City Council in Malden

June 8, 2017

Local 888 member running for City Council in Malden

This summer enjoy discount tickets at Six Flags!

June 21, 2017

This summer enjoy discount tickets at Six Flags!

Local 888 COPA members line up behind Somerville candidates

July 5, 2017

Local 888 COPA members line up behind Somerville candidates

Coming Attractions

July 12, 2017

Coming Attractions

"Moment of Silence" in memory of Local 888 members

July 12, 2017

"Moment of Silence"  in memory of Local 888 members

TrumpCare's Impact on the Prevention and Public Health Fund in Mass

July 12, 2017

TrumpCare's Impact on the Prevention and Public Health Fund in Mass

Local 888 supports campaign for Paid Family and Medical Leave

July 12, 2017

Local 888 supports campaign for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Scholarship winners!

July 12, 2017

Scholarship winners!

Take two minutes to make your voice heard with new SEIU survey!

July 12, 2017

Take two minutes to make your voice heard with new SEIU survey!

Local 888 takes public defenders' case to Senate President

July 12, 2017

Local 888 takes public defenders' case to Senate President

Local 888 member leads conversation about replacing NAFTA

July 15, 2017

Local 888 member leads conversation about replacing NAFTA

Meet and greet with Lydia Edwards, candidate for District 1 Boston City Councilor

July 20, 2017

Meet and greet with Lydia Edwards, candidate for District 1 Boston City Councilor

Got plans for Labor Day? Join us in Boston and Lawrence -- or take action online!

August 30, 2017

Got plans for Labor Day?  Join us in Boston and Lawrence -- or take action online!

Coming Attractions

September 20, 2017

Coming Attractions

"Moment of Silence" in memory of Local 888 members

September 20, 2017

"Moment of Silence"  in memory of Local 888 members

Standing up for Charlottesville

September 20, 2017

Standing up for Charlottesville

Head Start member leads campaign for Fair Trade in Central Mass

September 20, 2017

Head Start member leads campaign for Fair Trade in Central Mass

Practical Aspects of Union Membership

September 20, 2017

Practical Aspects of Union Membership

Local 888 "all in" for Labor Day and the fight for $15

September 20, 2017

Local 888 "all in" for Labor Day and the fight for $15

U-Mass Lowell members petition the legislature to fund union contracts

September 20, 2017

U-Mass Lowell members petition the legislature to fund union contracts

Mendon Upton ABAs and Paras win new contract

September 20, 2017

Mendon Upton ABAs and Paras win new contract

Local 888 members turn out to support Lydia Edwards

September 20, 2017

Local 888 members turn out to support Lydia Edwards

Get your "Raise Up" petitions now!

September 20, 2017

Get your "Raise Up" petitions now!

Union candidate Paul Feeney wins Dem Primary!

September 20, 2017

Union candidate Paul Feeney wins Dem Primary!

Coming Attractions

October 20, 2017

Coming Attractions

Paul Feeney wins senate!

October 20, 2017

Paul Feeney wins senate!

Local 888 members participate in Labor Guild Fall session

October 20, 2017

Local 888 members participate in Labor Guild Fall session

An Interview with member Josh Kusniesz

October 21, 2017

An Interview with member Josh Kusniesz

Petition campaign underway to Raise Up workers

October 21, 2017

Petition campaign underway to Raise Up workers

A Tie at Suffolk University

October 21, 2017

A Tie at Suffolk University

Local 888 / UMass Lowell Hockey Night Social

October 21, 2017

Local 888 / UMass Lowell Hockey Night Social

"Together We Rise" Chapter Chair Trainings

October 21, 2017

"Together We Rise" Chapter Chair Trainings

Coming Attractions

November 15, 2017

Coming Attractions

Fall Scholarship Applications Open!

November 15, 2017

Fall Scholarship Applications Open!

Mass Defenders "Walk-in" for Justice

November 15, 2017

Mass Defenders "Walk-in" for Justice

Preparing for attacks on our collective power

November 15, 2017

Preparing for attacks on our collective power

Organizing Gets the Goods at Emerson

November 15, 2017

Organizing Gets the Goods at Emerson

Success for Local 888 Endorsed Candidates

November 15, 2017

Success for Local 888 Endorsed Candidates

Pension Justice Hearing Update

November 15, 2017

Pension Justice Hearing Update

Date set for Local 888 Election of Officers, Executive Board and Trustees

November 27, 2017

Date set for Local 888 Election of Officers, Executive Board and Trustees

2017 Highlights for SEIU Local 888

December 8, 2017

2017 Highlights for SEIU Local 888

Local 888 Seeks Member Organizers

December 8, 2017

Local 888 Seeks Member Organizers

Use contract to fight sexual harrassment in the workplace

December 8, 2017

Use contract to fight sexual harrassment in the workplace

Member Spotlight: Jayne Fogarty

December 8, 2017

Member Spotlight:  Jayne Fogarty

Emerson Staff Fight Back!

December 8, 2017

Emerson Staff Fight Back!

Raise Up Mass signature collection victory!

December 8, 2017

Raise Up Mass signature collection victory!

Officer & Exec. Board Elections set for Feb. 2018

December 8, 2017

Officer & Exec. Board Elections set for Feb. 2018

Blue Hills Chapter contract victories

January 12, 2018

Blue Hills Chapter contract victories

Earn your college associate degree or certificate online for free!

January 12, 2018

Earn your college associate degree or certificate online for free!

Day of Action planned for "opening day" of Supreme Court Janus case

January 12, 2018

Day of Action planned for "opening day" of Supreme Court Janus case

Local 888 member needs help after devastating fire

January 12, 2018

Local 888 member needs help after devastating fire

Members ask: "Where do my union dues go?"

January 12, 2018

Members ask: "Where do my union dues go?"

Member Tina Almeida featured in Somerville Alderman's newsletter

January 12, 2018

Member Tina Almeida featured in Somerville Alderman's newsletter

Local 888 participates in Agawam Wreath Laying Ceremony

January 12, 2018

Local 888 participates in Agawam Wreath Laying Ceremony

Scholarship winners!

January 12, 2018

Scholarship winners!

Look for your Local 888 ballot in February and VOTE!

January 12, 2018

Look for your Local 888 ballot in February and VOTE!

GIC to reconsider health plan changes after uproar from SEIU members and other unions

January 26, 2018

GIC to reconsider health plan changes after uproar from SEIU members and other unions

Protect Health Insurance for Public Employees and Retirees - Rally & Update on the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)

January 30, 2018

Protect Health Insurance for Public Employees and Retirees - Rally & Update on the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)

Curious about the Local 888 candidates for Officer and Executive Board? Read their election statements online!

January 31, 2018

Curious about the Local 888 candidates for Officer and Executive Board?  Read their election statements online!

GIC rescinds plan to limit health insurance options for public workers

February 1, 2018

GIC rescinds plan to limit health insurance options for public workers

Think you can’t afford to buy a home in Boston? Think again!

February 1, 2018

Think you can’t afford to buy a home in Boston? Think again!

Rules and procedures for counting ballots in the 2018 Local 888 Officer and Executive Board Election

February 5, 2018

Rules and procedures for counting ballots in the 2018 Local 888 Officer and Executive Board Election

Coming Attractions

February 12, 2018

Coming Attractions

Soldiers’ Home member saves life of veteran

February 12, 2018

Soldiers’ Home member saves life of veteran

SEIU stands with Poor People's Campaign

February 12, 2018

SEIU stands with Poor People's Campaign

Local 888 featured on labor panel at Brandeis

February 12, 2018

Local 888 featured on labor panel at Brandeis

A member's reaction to the GIC changes

February 12, 2018

A member's reaction to the GIC changes

The GIC Debacle

February 12, 2018

The GIC Debacle

America needs union jobs: Feb 26 Day of Action

February 12, 2018

America needs union jobs: Feb 26 Day of Action

Disclaimer regarding candidate e-mails

February 13, 2018

Disclaimer regarding candidate e-mails

Last day to vote by mail!

February 28, 2018

Last day to vote by mail!

All Local 888 members welcome to attend vote count for the 2018 officer election

March 2, 2018

All Local 888 members welcome to attend vote count for the 2018 officer election

Election Results

March 3, 2018

Election Results

Message from Mark DelloRusso & Brenda Rodrigues

March 8, 2018

Message from Mark DelloRusso & Brenda Rodrigues

Coming Attractions

March 12, 2018

Coming Attractions

Mashpee custodian wins his job back with solidarity from teachers

March 12, 2018

Mashpee custodian wins his job back with solidarity from teachers

Defending the defenders

March 12, 2018

Defending the defenders

Scenes from #WeRise Workers' Day of Action

March 12, 2018

Scenes from #WeRise Workers' Day of Action

An interview with President-elect Brenda Rodrigues

March 12, 2018

An interview with President-elect Brenda Rodrigues

New Leadership for Local 888

March 12, 2018

New Leadership for Local 888

West Virginia Teachers are an inspiration for action in Massachusetts

March 16, 2018

West Virginia Teachers are an inspiration for action in Massachusetts

U.S. 3rd Congressional District Candidate Forum

March 29, 2018

U.S. 3rd Congressional District Candidate Forum

Data Entry Clerk

April 5, 2018

Data Entry Clerk

Coming Attractions

April 12, 2018

Coming Attractions

Wachusett shows way

April 12, 2018

Wachusett shows way

Wins in Somerville, Belmont

April 12, 2018

Wins in Somerville, Belmont

Emerson Staff Union files charges against college

April 12, 2018

Emerson Staff Union files charges against college

Interview with political director Tom McKeever

April 12, 2018

Interview with political director Tom McKeever

Congressional candidates grilled

April 12, 2018

Congressional candidates grilled

Healthy effort nets legislative victory for public worker safety

April 12, 2018

Healthy effort nets legislative victory for public worker safety

Moments of Silence

May 14, 2018

Moments of Silence

Coming Attractions

May 14, 2018

Coming Attractions

Public defenders keep up fight

May 14, 2018

Public defenders keep up fight

Workers’ deaths honored

May 14, 2018

Workers’ deaths honored

Success in Quincy, Medford

May 14, 2018

Success in Quincy, Medford

Raising voices together

May 14, 2018

Raising voices together

Weekly paper Digs activist

May 14, 2018

Weekly paper Digs activist

Emerson staff rallies against merit pay

May 14, 2018

Emerson staff rallies against merit pay

New officers, board sworn in

May 15, 2018

New officers, board sworn in

SEIU Candidate Forum with Michael Capuano and Ayanna Pressley

May 24, 2018

SEIU Candidate Forum  with Michael Capuano and Ayanna Pressley

Coming Attractions

June 8, 2018

Coming Attractions

Plugged into politics

June 8, 2018

Plugged into politics

Lawyers fight for rights

June 8, 2018

Lawyers fight for rights

Big vote at Chelsea Home

June 8, 2018

Big vote at Chelsea Home

Throwing hat in ring

June 8, 2018

Throwing hat in ring

SEIU locals put focus on U.S. rep. race

June 8, 2018

SEIU locals put focus on U.S. rep. race

UMass Lowell members OK contract

June 8, 2018

UMass Lowell members OK contract

Emerson staff net first pact

June 8, 2018

Emerson staff net first pact

Local 888’s big role in Berkshire race

June 11, 2018

Local 888’s big role in Berkshire race

Want to meet your union president?

July 6, 2018

Want to meet your union president?

Moment of Silence

July 6, 2018

Moment of Silence

Coming Attractions

July 6, 2018

Coming Attractions

Marlborough techs on move

July 6, 2018

Marlborough techs on move

Healthy staffing for nurses

July 6, 2018

Healthy staffing for nurses

Getting Head Start on pay

July 6, 2018

Getting Head Start on pay

Candidates spar ahead of Sept. 4 primary

July 6, 2018

Candidates spar ahead of Sept. 4 primary

Wage hike, family leave 'Raise Up' Mass.

July 6, 2018

Wage hike, family leave 'Raise Up' Mass.

Sticking with the union

July 6, 2018

Sticking with the union

Coming Attractions

August 23, 2018

Coming Attractions

Holyoke workers show unity

August 23, 2018

Holyoke workers show unity

‘Member Portal’ raffle winner

August 23, 2018

‘Member Portal’ raffle winner

Emerson staff celebrate contract victory

August 23, 2018

Emerson staff celebrate contract victory

Local 888 backs candidates

August 23, 2018

Local 888 backs candidates

Former public defender in race for D.A

August 23, 2018

Former public defender in race for D.A

MassDefenders hang tough

August 23, 2018

MassDefenders hang tough

Local 888 leaders say: "Merger unnecessary, we're ready for open shop"

September 6, 2018

Local 888 leaders say: "Merger unnecessary, we're ready for open shop"

Meet the Candidates for Governor!

September 21, 2018

Meet the Candidates for Governor!

Coming Attractions

September 27, 2018

Coming Attractions

Moment of Silence

September 27, 2018

Moment of Silence

Day for honoring workers

September 27, 2018

Day for honoring workers

888 gear along for charity ride

September 27, 2018

888 gear along for charity ride

Lawrence disaster aid

September 27, 2018

Lawrence disaster aid

Scout's honor holds key for Emerson chapter chair

September 27, 2018

Scout's honor holds key for Emerson chapter chair

Holyoke stages 'styling' protest

September 27, 2018

Holyoke stages 'styling' protest

Labor leader nets Lynn state rep race

September 27, 2018

Labor leader nets Lynn state rep race

'Mobilize to fight for justice'

September 27, 2018

'Mobilize to fight for justice'

Unite-Here Local 26 members are on strike at Marriott Hotels in Boston

October 9, 2018

Unite-Here Local 26 members are on strike at Marriott Hotels in Boston

Labor leader: Unions have power to ‘transform’

October 30, 2018

Labor leader: Unions have power to ‘transform’

Aiding labor unity in Haverhill

October 30, 2018

Aiding labor unity in Haverhill

Holyoke takes gripes to top

October 30, 2018

Holyoke takes gripes to top

Moment of Silence

October 30, 2018

Moment of Silence

Convention OKs resolutions

October 30, 2018

Convention OKs resolutions

All in the Local 888 family

October 30, 2018

All in the Local 888 family

Librarians up ante at Brandeis

October 30, 2018

Librarians up ante at Brandeis

Yes on ballot questions 1, 2, 3!

October 30, 2018

Yes on ballot questions 1, 2, 3!

Pro-labor candidates set to face voters

October 30, 2018

Pro-labor candidates set to face voters

Emerson win, new fight for justice eyed

October 30, 2018

Emerson win, new fight for justice eyed

Truly ‘stronger together’

October 30, 2018

Truly ‘stronger together’

Coming Attractions

December 3, 2018

Coming Attractions

State rep-elect thanks Local 888

December 3, 2018

State rep-elect thanks Local 888

Voters weigh in on state ballot questions

December 3, 2018

Voters weigh in on state ballot questions

Local 888 nets win

December 3, 2018

Local 888 nets win

Hopkinton schools put to test

December 3, 2018

Hopkinton schools put to test

Holyoke members aid Home

December 3, 2018

Holyoke members aid Home

Labor makes big gains in November

December 3, 2018

Labor makes big gains in November

UMass members raise scholarship fund

December 3, 2018

UMass members raise scholarship fund

MassDefenders go on offense

December 3, 2018

MassDefenders go on offense

Librarians, supporters demonstrate for a fair contract at Brandeis Univ.

December 5, 2018

Librarians, supporters demonstrate for a fair contract at Brandeis Univ.

Chair City workers share their stories

December 6, 2018

Chair City workers share their stories

Happy Holidays! (and Local 888 office schedule)

December 20, 2018

Happy Holidays! (and Local 888 office schedule)

Coming Attractions

January 10, 2019

Coming Attractions

Chair City workers air stories

January 10, 2019

Chair City workers air stories

Mashpee aids homeless

January 10, 2019

Mashpee aids homeless

Haverhill steers new course

January 10, 2019

Haverhill steers new course

Soldiers Homes tackle staffing woes

January 10, 2019

Soldiers Homes tackle staffing woes

Brandeis librarians win with community support

January 10, 2019

Brandeis librarians win with community support

Leaders set 2019 strategic plan for Local 888

January 10, 2019

Leaders set 2019 strategic plan for Local 888

Coming Attractions

February 1, 2019

Coming Attractions

A LOT ON THEIR PLATE

February 1, 2019

A LOT ON THEIR PLATE

Yarmouth inks new contract

February 1, 2019

Yarmouth inks new contract

Barnstable wins pay increase, time for union orientation

February 1, 2019

Barnstable wins pay increase, time for union orientation

Scituate schools net contracts

February 1, 2019

Scituate schools net contracts

DPW chapter OK’s pact

February 1, 2019

DPW chapter OK’s pact

City worker’s photo nets arts honors

February 1, 2019

City worker’s photo nets arts honors

Plymouth sticking with union

February 1, 2019

Plymouth sticking with union

Law spotlights health, safety

February 1, 2019

Law spotlights health, safety

Holyoke holds organizing meetups by phone

February 1, 2019

Holyoke holds organizing meetups by phone

‘All of my things are gone’

February 1, 2019

‘All of my things are gone’

Don't miss out: Register now for classes at the Labor Guild

February 13, 2019

Don't miss out: Register now for classes at the Labor Guild

Guest attraction in Athol

March 6, 2019

Guest attraction in Athol

In solidarity with SEIU 509

March 6, 2019

In solidarity with SEIU 509

Moments of Silence

March 6, 2019

Moments of Silence

Coming Attractions

March 6, 2019

Coming Attractions

Labor Guild springs into action

March 6, 2019

Labor Guild springs into action

Local 888 activist joins staff

March 6, 2019

Local 888 activist joins staff

Labor of love for new state rep

March 6, 2019

Labor of love for new state rep

Drive for millionaires tax back on track

March 6, 2019

Drive for millionaires tax back on track

Should dental & vision be in your contract?

March 6, 2019

Should dental & vision be in your contract?

April 27 SEIU fest

March 6, 2019

April 27 SEIU fest

Changes in Shuttle Pick-up / Drop-off from Quincy Adams Red Line station to Local 888

March 15, 2019

Changes in Shuttle Pick-up / Drop-off from Quincy Adams Red Line station to Local 888

Show Stop & Shop That Its Customers Care About Workers!

March 15, 2019

Show Stop & Shop That Its Customers Care About Workers!

COPA meeting is postponed until April 2

March 25, 2019

COPA meeting is postponed until April 2

Coming Attractions

April 1, 2019

Coming Attractions

Local 888 leader joins staff

April 1, 2019

Local 888 leader joins staff

Medicare-for-All movement grows

April 1, 2019

Medicare-for-All movement grows

Officer nabs doggone pup

April 1, 2019

Officer nabs doggone pup

Homes’ leaders speak up

April 1, 2019

Homes’ leaders speak up

Rejuvenated Billerica set for bargaining

April 1, 2019

Rejuvenated Billerica set for bargaining

SEIU fest to feature fun, opportunities, U.S. rep

April 1, 2019

SEIU fest to feature fun, opportunities, U.S. rep

Plan threatens members’ benefits

April 1, 2019

Plan threatens members’ benefits

Cafeteria workers fight to save jobs

April 11, 2019

Cafeteria workers fight to save jobs

UNION SOLIDARITY

May 7, 2019

UNION SOLIDARITY

Coming Attractions

May 7, 2019

Coming Attractions

‘We can’t afford to be apathetic’

May 7, 2019

‘We can’t afford to be apathetic’

AFRAM Mass. comes together

May 7, 2019

AFRAM Mass. comes together

Workplace deaths are memorialized

May 7, 2019

Workplace deaths are memorialized

Emerson marks anniversary

May 7, 2019

Emerson marks anniversary

MassDefenders elect leaders

May 7, 2019

MassDefenders elect leaders

Dancing, new U.S. rep rock SEIU fest

May 7, 2019

Dancing, new U.S. rep rock SEIU fest

New leaders step up after Brandeis victory

May 7, 2019

New leaders step up after Brandeis victory

Fight saves cafeteria jobs

May 7, 2019

Fight saves cafeteria jobs

Moment of Silence

June 6, 2019

Moment of Silence

‘Chair City’ book’s unveiling

June 6, 2019

‘Chair City’ book’s unveiling

Members win with MGM trip

June 6, 2019

Members win with MGM trip

Leaders beef up their skills

June 6, 2019

Leaders beef up their skills

Billerica sews up new contract with better longevity benefit

June 6, 2019

Billerica sews up new contract with better longevity benefit

Taking the lead in ‘changing times’

June 6, 2019

Taking the lead in ‘changing times’

888 dental, vision eyed

June 6, 2019

888 dental, vision eyed

MassDefenders pick leaders

June 6, 2019

MassDefenders pick leaders

Local 888 celebrates labor legend

June 6, 2019

Local 888 celebrates labor legend

Learn how corporations have rigged the tax system

June 17, 2019

Learn how corporations have rigged the tax system

Coming Attractions

July 24, 2019

Coming Attractions

Big progress for Norwell members

July 24, 2019

Big progress for Norwell members

Lexington custodians in new pact

July 24, 2019

Lexington custodians in new pact

Athol contract improves benefits

July 24, 2019

Athol contract improves benefits

Woburn’s new contract includes Local 888 dental, vision

July 24, 2019

Woburn’s new contract includes Local 888 dental, vision

Cape chapter sees progress in pay, sick-time rules

July 24, 2019

Cape chapter sees progress in pay, sick-time rules

Boston chapter lands contract despite dispute

July 24, 2019

Boston chapter lands contract despite dispute

Seven employers sign up for Local 888 dental, vision

July 24, 2019

Seven employers sign up for Local 888 dental, vision

Custodians dust off health, safety issues

July 24, 2019

Custodians dust off health, safety issues

MassDefenders: There oughta be a law

July 24, 2019

MassDefenders: There oughta be a law

Higher ed summit inspires

July 24, 2019

Higher ed summit inspires

Family Fun Day at Canobie Lake

July 24, 2019

Family Fun Day at  Canobie Lake

Coming Attractions

September 9, 2019

Coming Attractions

HONORING LABOR

September 9, 2019

HONORING LABOR

Local 888 leaders event

September 9, 2019

Local 888 leaders event

School bell rings for pact

September 9, 2019

School bell rings for pact

Dracut honors retiring leader after ratifying 3-year contract

September 9, 2019

Dracut honors retiring leader after ratifying 3-year contract

Legislators get earful in pension fight

September 9, 2019

Legislators get earful in pension fight

On food service menu: A little more R-E-S-P-E-C-T

September 9, 2019

On food service menu: A little more R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Custodians eye on-job hazards

September 9, 2019

Custodians eye on-job hazards

Make sure your voice is heard

September 9, 2019

Make sure your voice is heard

Local 888 looks to election as leaders gear up for races

September 9, 2019

Local 888 looks to election as leaders gear up for races

Local 888 leaders event

September 10, 2019

Local 888 leaders event

2020 Hopefuls to Speak at #UnionsForAll Summit

September 23, 2019

2020 Hopefuls to Speak at #UnionsForAll Summit

Weymouth cafeterias’ pact

October 8, 2019

Weymouth cafeterias’ pact

B.U. worker honored for growing her gardens, a library

October 8, 2019

B.U. worker honored for growing her gardens, a library

Librarians shelve B.U. demands, curb use of ‘merit’ pay

October 8, 2019

Librarians shelve B.U. demands, curb use of ‘merit’ pay

Mass. lottery to pay medical leave tax

October 8, 2019

Mass. lottery to pay medical leave tax

Members to vote on bylaw reform plans

October 8, 2019

Members to vote on bylaw reform plans

Local 888 leaders gear up for Oct. 19 event

October 8, 2019

Local 888 leaders gear up for Oct. 19 event

Full menu for food-service week

October 8, 2019

Full menu for food-service week

Make your voice heard Oct. 26

October 8, 2019

Make your voice heard Oct. 26

Mass. candidates forum eyes Dems’ fiery U.S. Senate fight

October 8, 2019

Mass. candidates forum eyes Dems’ fiery U.S. Senate fight

Serving up love every day

October 8, 2019

Serving up love every day

Christmas often ’tis season for spending chapter funds

October 30, 2019

Christmas often ’tis season for spending chapter funds

Chelsea Home leaders fight for fair staffing

October 30, 2019

Chelsea Home leaders fight for fair staffing

Harwich compares pay; members come out ahead

October 30, 2019

Harwich compares pay; members come out ahead

SEIU members seek office

October 30, 2019

SEIU members seek office

Big longevity pay boost in Woburn

October 30, 2019

Big longevity pay boost in Woburn

Leaders look ahead, celebrate ’19 wins

October 30, 2019

Leaders look ahead, celebrate ’19 wins

Cafeteria members eye fairness

October 30, 2019

Cafeteria members eye fairness

Coming Attractions

October 30, 2019

Coming Attractions

Massachusetts SEIU sponsors U.S. Senate forum

October 30, 2019

Massachusetts SEIU sponsors U.S. Senate forum

State senator talks of union roots

October 30, 2019

State senator talks of union roots

Local 888 at Unions for All Summit

October 30, 2019

Local 888 at Unions for All Summit

Local 888 bylaw reforms up for vote

October 30, 2019

Local 888 bylaw reforms up for vote

Boston Home Center has programs that can help working families

November 5, 2019

Boston Home Center has programs that can help working families

Holiday schedule for SEIU Local 888 office

November 20, 2019

Holiday schedule for SEIU Local 888 office

Coming Up

December 10, 2019

Coming Up

UMass Lowell Hockey Night

December 10, 2019

UMass Lowell Hockey Night

Medford chapter hammers away to get new pact

December 10, 2019

Medford chapter hammers away to get new pact

Winchester talks ‘successful’

December 10, 2019

Winchester talks ‘successful’

Steamship clerks tie up a win

December 10, 2019

Steamship clerks tie up a win

‘Big victory’ at Head Start

December 10, 2019

‘Big victory’ at Head Start

A move to right Supreme Court’s wrongs

December 10, 2019

A move to right Supreme Court’s wrongs

‘Unions For All’ looks at presidential race

December 10, 2019

‘Unions For All’ looks at presidential race

Vote yes on bylaw reform; ballots due Dec. 20

December 10, 2019

Vote yes on bylaw reform; ballots due Dec. 20

Coming Attractions

January 7, 2020

Coming Attractions

Dispatchers pension debate

January 7, 2020

Dispatchers pension debate

Librarians vote for Local 888

January 7, 2020

Librarians vote for Local 888

Executive Board votes to bring on 2 new members

January 7, 2020

Executive Board votes to bring on 2 new members

A year marked by big campaigns

January 7, 2020

A year marked by big campaigns

Leaders lay out strategic plan

January 7, 2020

Leaders lay out strategic plan

‘Voter Choice’ set for ballot

January 7, 2020

‘Voter Choice’ set for ballot

Bylaw changes OK’d in mail-in ballot

January 7, 2020

Bylaw changes OK’d in mail-in ballot

Mass DOT Contract Updates

January 27, 2020

Mass DOT Contract Updates

Coming Attractions

February 6, 2020

Coming Attractions

Moments of Silence

February 6, 2020

Moments of Silence

Head Start workers OK pact

February 6, 2020

Head Start workers OK pact

Chelsea Soldiers’ Home one of ‘best’ in state

February 6, 2020

Chelsea Soldiers’ Home one of ‘best’ in state

Bump up in pay for City Hall members

February 6, 2020

Bump up in pay for City Hall members

Hopkinton members’ unity stops benefit cuts

February 6, 2020

Hopkinton members’ unity stops benefit cuts

Custodians make big leap

February 6, 2020

Custodians make big leap

Get to ‘Know Your Rights’

February 6, 2020

Get to ‘Know Your Rights’

Focus on young workers

February 6, 2020

Focus on young workers

Members to staff Boston Housing Expo

March 4, 2020

Members to staff Boston Housing Expo

COVID-19 Resources Page

March 12, 2020

COVID-19 Resources Page

Moments of Silence

March 13, 2020

Moments of Silence

Coming Attractions

March 13, 2020

Coming Attractions

Time to ‘Know Your Rights’

March 13, 2020

Time to ‘Know Your Rights’

Younger workers big winners with Amherst contract

March 13, 2020

Younger workers big winners with Amherst contract

Holyoke pushes pension upgrades

March 13, 2020

Holyoke pushes pension upgrades

Members place pay equity on menu in Malden schools

March 13, 2020

Members place pay equity  on menu in Malden schools

Big gains from tough talks with transit agency

March 13, 2020

Big gains from tough talks with transit agency

Climate change bill aimed at pension funds wins round

March 13, 2020

Climate change bill aimed at pension funds wins round

888 will serve members during coronavirus outbreak

March 13, 2020

888 will serve members during coronavirus outbreak

A strong union takes strong leaders. Are you interested?

March 17, 2020

A strong union takes strong leaders. Are you interested?

Local 888 sought to curb, then reveal COVID-19 outbreak in Holyoke

April 7, 2020

Local 888 sought to curb, then reveal COVID-19 outbreak in Holyoke

ALWAYS ESSENTIAL

April 17, 2020

ALWAYS ESSENTIAL

Boston chapter to vote online

April 17, 2020

Boston chapter to vote online

Randolph wins health pay

April 17, 2020

Randolph wins health pay

Cafeteria workers have time to train in Hopkinton

April 17, 2020

Cafeteria workers have time to train in Hopkinton

MassDefenders net win during crisis

April 17, 2020

MassDefenders net win during crisis

Mashpee boosts dispatchers

April 17, 2020

Mashpee boosts dispatchers

Members help dispatchers protect selves

April 17, 2020

Members help dispatchers protect selves

Chronology of a crisis at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home

April 17, 2020

Chronology of a crisis at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home

Holyoke members still seeking to 'Protect Veterans'

April 17, 2020

Holyoke members still seeking to 'Protect Veterans'

Uncertain times: Higher education staff discuss impact of Coronavirus on their jobs

May 8, 2020

Uncertain times: Higher education staff discuss impact of Coronavirus on their jobs

“The HEROES Act” -- a proposed federal response to the public health and economic crisis facing working people

May 15, 2020

“The HEROES Act” -- a proposed federal response to the public health and economic crisis facing working people

Frontline, essential workers honored by labor

May 25, 2020

Frontline, essential workers honored by labor

‘Now is our time to step up’

May 27, 2020

‘Now is our time to step up’

Health coalition flunks Baker’s reopening plan

May 27, 2020

Health coalition flunks Baker’s reopening plan

Cafeteria staff keeps on serving

May 27, 2020

Cafeteria staff keeps on serving

Higher ed workers gain voice in ‘Uncertain Times’

May 27, 2020

Higher ed workers gain voice in ‘Uncertain Times’

Hope rises as recovery takes hold in Holyoke

May 27, 2020

Hope rises as recovery takes hold in Holyoke

Member aids ‘dreamers’

May 27, 2020

Member aids ‘dreamers’

Firing must have ‘Just Cause’

May 27, 2020

Firing must have ‘Just Cause’

Contracts OK’d with OpaVote

May 27, 2020

Contracts OK’d with OpaVote

Frontline worker demands Congress to prioritize people over corporations

June 18, 2020

Frontline worker demands Congress to prioritize people over corporations

Boston’s Most Affordable Mortgage Program

June 18, 2020

Boston’s Most Affordable Mortgage Program

SEIU Local 888 Executive Board calls for justice and an end to police brutality

June 22, 2020

SEIU Local 888 Executive Board calls for justice and an end to police brutality

SEIU 888 Sponsors Bill to Halt COVID-19 Evictions and Foreclosures

July 9, 2020

SEIU 888 Sponsors Bill to Halt COVID-19 Evictions and Foreclosures

For now, ‘Dreamers’ safe in U.S.

July 16, 2020

For now, ‘Dreamers’ safe in U.S.

Essential workers in Oxford OK ‘good solid contract’

July 16, 2020

Essential workers in Oxford OK ‘good solid contract’

Union urges racial justice, end to police brutality

July 16, 2020

Union urges racial justice, end to police brutality

Rally’s call: Recognize the Union Now

July 16, 2020

Rally’s call: Recognize the Union Now

Higher ed summit tackles race, COVID-19

July 16, 2020

Higher ed summit tackles race, COVID-19

‘Know Your Rights’ eyes safety, health

July 16, 2020

‘Know Your Rights’ eyes safety, health

New chapter recruiting retirees

July 16, 2020

New chapter recruiting retirees

‘We’ve been vindicated’

July 16, 2020

‘We’ve been vindicated’

Essential Workers for Black Lives!

July 17, 2020

Essential Workers for Black Lives!

Raise Up Mass offering weekly "Know Your Rights" series via Zoom!

July 23, 2020

Raise Up Mass offering weekly "Know Your Rights" series via Zoom!

‘Hybrid’ part of school reopenings

September 16, 2020

‘Hybrid’ part of school reopenings

College Bound vote held up

September 16, 2020

College Bound vote held up

Retirees chapter set for takeoff

September 16, 2020

Retirees chapter set for takeoff

Longtime leader Riordan retires

September 16, 2020

Longtime leader Riordan retires

Get-out-the-vote drive pays off

September 16, 2020

Get-out-the-vote drive pays off

Protecting members as economy reopens

September 16, 2020

Protecting members as economy reopens

COVID-19 coalition has school plan

September 16, 2020

COVID-19 coalition has school plan

Fall classes at the Labor Guild School

September 16, 2020

Fall classes at the Labor Guild School

Food Service Worker's Recognition Day

September 16, 2020

Food Service Worker's Recognition Day

Convention set for Oct. 24

September 16, 2020

Convention set for Oct. 24

For more on Ranked Choice Voting:

October 8, 2020

For more on Ranked Choice Voting:

Taking on a new way for member orientation

October 8, 2020

Taking on a new way for member orientation

UMass Lowell chapter slams layoffs

October 8, 2020

UMass Lowell chapter slams layoffs

Haverhill to hire 10 custodians to take on coronavirus cleaning

October 8, 2020

Haverhill to hire 10 custodians to take on coronavirus cleaning

Nascimento in spotlight at Local 888 convention

October 8, 2020

Nascimento in spotlight at Local 888 convention

State SEIU, Local 888 back Ranked Choice Voting

October 8, 2020

State SEIU, Local 888 back Ranked Choice Voting

On Local 888’s event menu: ‘The Labor of Lunch’

October 8, 2020

On Local 888’s event menu: ‘The Labor of Lunch’

Convention coming together on Oct. 24

October 8, 2020

Convention coming together on Oct. 24

Moving forward during COVID-19 crisis

October 8, 2020

Moving forward during COVID-19 crisis

Oct. 24 convention highlights Local 888 victories during pandemic

November 2, 2020

Oct. 24 convention highlights Local 888 victories during pandemic

Election Night Message from President Brenda Rodrigues

November 4, 2020

Election Night Message from President Brenda Rodrigues

All members urged to help Protect the Results

November 4, 2020

All members urged to help Protect the Results

New treasurer scrutinizes Local 888 budget

November 16, 2020

New treasurer scrutinizes Local 888 budget

‘Pledge for Working Families’ unveiled

November 16, 2020

‘Pledge for Working Families’ unveiled

BPD dispatchers seek fairer pensions

November 16, 2020

BPD dispatchers seek fairer pensions

Higher education workers fired up

November 16, 2020

Higher education workers fired up

Holyoke Home’s ex-honchos in spotlight

November 16, 2020

Holyoke Home’s ex-honchos in spotlight

Local 888 signs up voters, nets victories at ballot box

November 17, 2020

Local 888 signs up voters, nets victories at ballot box

Members urged to protect 2020 election results

November 17, 2020

Members urged to protect 2020 election results

Pulling together in COVID-19 times

November 17, 2020

Pulling together in COVID-19 times

2020 convention hosts college scholarship raffle

November 17, 2020

2020 convention hosts college scholarship raffle

Social Security 101 turns out 250+

December 3, 2020

Social Security 101 turns out 250+

Zoom event to examine health care reform

December 18, 2020

Zoom event to examine health care reform

Winchester pact edges by Town Meeting

December 18, 2020

Winchester pact edges by Town Meeting

Members eye retirement with COVID-style event

December 18, 2020

Members eye retirement with COVID-style event

Holyoke Soldiers' Home moves toward restoration

December 18, 2020

Holyoke Soldiers' Home moves toward restoration

Local 888's 2021 strategic plan sets high goals

December 19, 2020

Local 888's 2021 strategic plan sets high goals

Gearing up for Local 888 election

December 19, 2020

Gearing up for Local 888 election

Campaign: Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us

December 19, 2020

Campaign: Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us

Executive board approves new officers

December 19, 2020

Executive board approves new officers

SEIU wants you for quick survey

December 19, 2020

SEIU wants you for quick survey

SEIU Local 888 officer and executive board election info

January 11, 2021

SEIU Local 888 officer and executive board election info

Moments of Silence

January 27, 2021

Moments of Silence

Dispatchers win equal pay

January 27, 2021

Dispatchers win equal pay

Working women organize

January 27, 2021

Working women organize

Members raise COVID-19 concerns

January 27, 2021

Members raise COVID-19 concerns

Zoom orientation takes off

January 27, 2021

Zoom orientation takes off

Shot in arm at Holyoke

January 27, 2021

Shot in arm at Holyoke

Campaign for new Local 888 leaders underway

January 27, 2021

Campaign for new Local 888 leaders underway

Training for stewards Feb. 9

January 27, 2021

Training for stewards Feb. 9

Members eye retirement, Social Security

February 13, 2021

Members eye retirement, Social Security

Coming Attractions

February 15, 2021

Coming Attractions

Moment of Silence

February 15, 2021

Moment of Silence

Voting for officers, executive board began March 13; ends April 3

February 15, 2021

Voting for officers, executive board began March 13; ends April 3

MassDefenders’ leaders take union’s oath of office

February 15, 2021

MassDefenders’ leaders take union’s oath of office

Holyoke Soldiers' Home staffing problems persist

February 15, 2021

Holyoke Soldiers' Home staffing problems persist

Executive board setting up Racial Justice Task Force

February 15, 2021

Executive board setting up Racial Justice Task Force

Annual report spotlights progress in 2020

February 15, 2021

Annual report spotlights progress in 2020

Coalition calls for vaccination plan for school workers

February 15, 2021

Coalition calls for vaccination plan for school workers

Community Catalyst Staff Vote Almost Unanimously To Join Local 888

March 5, 2021

Community Catalyst Staff Vote Almost Unanimously To Join Local 888

2021 Spark Special Election Edition

March 16, 2021

2021 Spark Special Election Edition