SEIU 509 REACHES AGREEMENT TO PROTECT DMH CASE MANAGER JOBS
After months of difficult negotiations, SEIU 509 members have reached an agreement with the Commonwealth to prevent layoffs for Department of Mental Health case managers. Since January, our members and […]
Take Action: Protect DTA Services!
With looming federal cuts from the Trump administration and a rising cost of living crisis, the services provided by Department of Transitional Assistance workers are as important as ever. Communities […]
State Budget Update: What We’ve Won and the Fight Ahead
In the face of looming budget cuts to essential services, our members pushed back and did not let the Healey administration’s proposals go unchallenged. Because you took action, the final […]
DMH Budget Update
RECAP: what has happened so far?Earlier this year, the House and Senate passed their budgets, both containing language to support DMH case managers. The House budget included language that protected […]
2025 State Budget Priorities: Send an Email to Your State Legislators
Across Massachusetts, members like you provide high-quality care and support to young children, people with mental health needs, older adults, and other vulnerable populations. This year, the vital work you […]
Simmons University adjuncts have won their union with SEIU 509!
VICTORY: After months of organizing, Simmons University adjuncts have won their union election! SEIU 509 members are thrilled to welcome these workers to our union family. When we fight, we […]
Statement on Student Visas
“As a union representing hundreds of international student workers, we condemn in the strongest possible terms the statement released last night by Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatening to “aggressively […]
Senate Budget Update on Amendment #536
Last night, Amendment #536, sponsored by Senator Cindy Friedman, was adopted in the Senate budget. This budget amendment requires DMH to submit monthly reports to the Legislature that include the […]
One step closer to ensuring Pappas & Pocasset Hospitals remain open!
With the support of Senate leadership, SEIU 509 members and allies are one step closer to ensuring that Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and Pocasset Mental Health Center will remain […]
Our SEIU 509 union sibling Rümeysa Öztürk will be released from ICE detention
Today, we celebrate the release of our union member, Rümeysa Öztürk, who was unjustly detained over a month ago by ICE and is now returning to her community here in […]
