Lesley University Core Faculty Vote to Authorize Strike
Cambridge, MA – Today, unionized core faculty at Lesley University announced that they have voted by an overwhelming majority to authorize their bargaining team to call for a strike. For […]
SEIU 509 statement on latest incidents at Tewksbury State Hospital
“As the union representing human service providers at Tewksbury Hospital, we remain horrified by the ongoing violent incidents that endanger the wellbeing of patients and staff. The most recent incidents […]
Honoring the life and legacy of Maritza Manrique, Family Child Care Leader
Today, with deep respect, we remember and celebrate our dear Maritza Manrique, who passed on March 24, 2025. As the anniversary of her passing approaches, her presence feels more alive […]
Lobby Day on April 8!
Join your coworkers for Lobby Day at the State House! Wednesday, April 8 10 AM to 2 PM SEIU 32BJ Union Hall 26 West Street, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02111 […]
GIC update–great news!
Thanks to your advocacy, the Governor has reversed course on the GIC plan changes that would increase out-of-pocket costs for our members. Today, she wrote to the GIC Board urging […]
GIC Vote Update
Late last week, the GIC Board moved to table the vote on proposed cuts and cost shifting to the GIC, stating that they need more time to study the impact […]
Congratulations to Tufts SMFA Professors of the Practice on ratifying their first union contract!
Congratulations to SMFA Professors of the Practice at Tufts University on ratifying their first union contract! We’re proud of our members for taking action and showing up to the bargaining […]
State workers: send a message today to protect the healthcare you and your families rely on!
Governor Healey shared a budget proposal that significantly cuts funds for the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), which provides healthcare for state workers, including Local 509 public sector members. This GIC […]
Joint Statement from the Protecting Massachusetts Communities Coalition (PMC)
BOSTON — In response to recent proposals by the Black and Latino Caucus and Gov. Healey to protect people in Massachusetts from the abuses of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, […]
Update on FY27 State Budget
Yesterday, Governor Healey released her proposal of the state budget, which has significant implications for the communities you and your coworkers serve across Massachusetts. We’re happy to see that this […]