SEIU 509 Statement on Child Care Investments
“SEIU 509 applauds the House’s move today to extend sustainability grants for family child care providers, and we are excited to see the Healey administration’s proposal in her budget which […]
President’s Message: Ready to Fight for Working People | Mensaje del Presidente: Listo para luchar por la gente trabajadora
Siblings, brothers and sisters of Local 509, As I begin my term as President of SEIU 509, I invite you to imagine what’s possible with me: Last week, Local 509 […]
A farewell & gratitude message from Peter MacKinnon | Un mensaje de despedida y agradecimiento
On my last day as President of Local 509, I want to express my gratitude for the work of our members and share reflections on my time in leadership. As […]
Boston University Graduate Workers Win a Landslide Union Election with SEIU Local 509
Boston, MA – Today, Boston University graduate workers and SEIU Local 509 announced that approximately 3,200 workers who provide research, instructional, and teaching services at the university have won […]
Boston University Graduate Workers will vote for their union with SEIU Local 509
Boston, MA – Today, Boston University Graduate Workers announced that they will vote for their union with SEIU Local 509. If successful, approximately 3,000 graduate workers would become members of […]
SEIU 509 Statement regarding today’s passage of the Economic Development Bill
The State Legislature’s adoption of the economic development bill today is a major victory for SEIU 509 workers across the Commonwealth. Our budgets are a reflection of our priorities as […]
Boston City Council passes a resolution in support of Boston University Graduate Workers Union
Graduate workers filed with National Labor Relations Board yesterday, and are calling on Boston University to voluntarily recognize their union Boston, MA – Today, Boston City Council unanimously voted to […]
SEIU Local 509 and Boston University Graduate Workers announce campaign to form Graduate Workers Union
SEIU Local 509 and Boston University Graduate Workers announce campaign to form Graduate Workers Union FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2022 Boston, MA – Today, SEIU 509 and Boston […]
Essential Workers from SEIU 509 and 1199SEIU endorse Tanisha Sullivan for Secretary of State
BOSTON, MA: Today, SEIU Local 509 and 1199SEIU announced their endorsement of Tanisha Sullivan to be the next Secretary of State. Together, the two SEIU unions represent nearly 100,000 healthcare, […]
Abortion care is healthcare.
Today is a devastating day in the United States. After fifty years of protection under the Constitution, the right to an abortion was struck down by a rigged Supreme Court. As […]