The Steward’s Corner Newsletter
Check out Volume II of The Steward’s Corner: a statewide quarterly newsletter for union stewards! Have ideas for future newsletter content? Share them with us at recordingsecretary@seiu509.org.
Statement from Senators Markey & Warren in support of JRI workers organizing for their union
“Mental health workers deserve the same level of care they provide our children and families. We stand with the workers at Justice Resource Institute, and we encourage JRI to enable […]
BCL Workers hold informational picket demanding a fair union contract!
NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts – On Tuesday, August 18th, unionized workers at Better Community Living (BCL) will hold an informational picket to draw attention to their ongoing contract fight with management. […]
Family Child Care Educators Rally for Higher Rates
SEIU 509 family child care educators will rally on Tuesday, August 18 to call on Governor Maura Healey to increase the rates for family child care so educators’ wages can […]
Community resources after TPS ruling
Please consult the resources below: If you are seeking support on any immigration-related concerns, please fill out both of the following forms: https://act.seiu.org/a/support-tps (for SEIU members only) AND the MA Office of Refugees […]
Immigrant Rights’ Coalition Celebrates Enactment of PROTECT ACT
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey today signed the PROTECT Act, which seeks to curtail the federal government’s brutal immigration enforcement activities, protect due process, and limit local agencies’ cooperation with […]
DTA workers fighting back against staff shortages!
DTA workers are fighting back against staff shortages and restrictive staffing policies that make it difficult to serve families by organizing lunchtime pickets across the state. Together, we’re making our […]
Family Child Care educators deliver petition to Governor Healey demanding more funding for child care!
Today, Family Child Care educators delivered a petition with over 1,000 signatures demanding Governor Healey take urgent action and allocate adequate funding for child care workers. Child care educators are […]
Steward Newsletter: June 2026
Check out our June 2026 Public Sector Steward Newsletter here!
Family Child Care Legislative Visit in Lynn
We thank Senator Brendan Crighton and Representative Sean Reid for stopping by Family Child Care member leader Nirma’s daycare program in Lynn to learn about the challenges family care educators […]