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 […]
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 […]
SEIU Massachusetts State Council Denounces Detention of Tufts Graduate Student and SEIU 509 member Rumeysa Ozturk
The following statement is from Dave Foley, President of the SEIU MA State Council and of SEIU Local 509, on behalf of the Delegates of the Council from SEIU Locals […]
SEIU 509 statement on the Governor’s Decision to Pause the Closure of Pappas and Pocasset Hospitals
“After weeks of advocacy from families, patients, and union members, Governor Healey announced a pause to the planned closures of Pappas and Pocasset state hospitals. These facilities are lifelines for […]
SEIU 509 Statement on Governor Healey’s Proposed Budget Cuts
Today, Governor Healey announced a drastic proposal of budget cuts that will have a devastating impact on our most vulnerable residents and jeopardize the livelihoods of human service workers across […]
Tufts SoE grad workers reach a tentative agreement!
After months of bargaining, Tufts School of Engineering grad workers have reached their first tentative agreement! They are now 500 grad workers strong across campus. By taking action and demonstrating […]
Statement on BU’s suspension of admissions to its humanities and social sciences Ph.D. programs
“We are deeply concerned by recent actions taken by the administration to suspend admissions to a number of Ph.D. programs in the humanities and social sciences. While the university has […]
BU graduate workers ratify their first contract!
Boston University graduate workers voted by an overwhelming 87% to ratify their first union contract, marking the end of a nearly seven-month long strike. The graduate workers, represented by SEIU […]
Statement on freedom of speech & academic freedom
“As a union representing thousands of workers across universities in greater Boston, we strongly condemn the wave of criminalization of peaceful protests happening across campuses. The suppression of free speech […]
