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 […]
Local 509 names union hall in honor of Jon Grossman!
Local 509 was proud to name our union hall in honor of Jon Grossman, a true labor giant who has held many different roles at our local for decades. Jon […]
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 […]