Posted by
Local 509
on
February 9, 2012
We’re excited to announce that today the SEIU State Council voted to endorse Elizabeth Warren in the race for US Senate.
Posted by
Local 509
on
February 8, 2012
On Saturday, February 4th, hundreds of SEIU members from across the state came together to hear from candidates for one of Massachusetts’s US Senate seats that’s up for election in 2012. During the event, members were given the opportunity to …
Posted by
Local 509
on
January 11, 2012
Save the Date for the US Senate Candidates Forum! This is your chance to meet and evaluate the candidates to represent Massachusetts in the US Senate. Your input is critical to our union’s endorsement decision! REGISTER HERE Saturday, February 4, 2012 …
Posted by
Local 509
on
November 28, 2011
Members of SEIU Local 509, the Massachusetts Human Service Workers Union, are proud to announce that State Representative Pat Haddad (D-Somerset) has been recognized as their 2011 Legislator of the Year.
The annual award is presented to a legislator who goes above and beyond in advocating for the welfare of human service workers and the many individuals that they care for across the state. Human service workers look after many of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens, and often provide those individuals with the ability to live an independent and safe life in their communities.
Posted by
Local 509
on
November 23, 2011
On Nov. 15th, the House and the Senate approved major changes to Massachusetts’ pension laws. Throughout the process, Local 509 worked in coalition with other public employee unions to minimize the impact on current and future members. We were largely successful in preventing cuts in benefits to current members and somewhat successful in stopping deeper cuts to future members.
Posted by
Local 509
on
November 1, 2011
Last week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed and The Governor signed a Supplemental Budget, which included the creation of the Quality Care Fund. The Quality Care Fund has been a legislative priority for Local 509 for the last few years, and …
