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 […]
Senate Budget Update on Amendment #536
Last night, Amendment #536, sponsored by Senator Cindy Friedman, was adopted in the Senate budget. This budget amendment requires DMH to submit monthly reports to the Legislature that include the […]
One step closer to ensuring Pappas & Pocasset Hospitals remain open!
With the support of Senate leadership, SEIU 509 members and allies are one step closer to ensuring that Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children and Pocasset Mental Health Center will remain […]
Thank you to the House for protecting essential services in the FY26 budget by safeguarding DMH case management services & the future of Pappas!
We’re excited to share that the House of Representatives chose to protect essential services in the FY26 budget by safeguarding mental health services that DMH case workers provide – a […]
83% of SEIU 509 DMH members vote No Confidence in Commissioner Brooke Doyle
83% of SEIU 509 members in the Department of Mental Health have voted No Confidence in Commissioner Doyle. Together, we’re fighting against cuts to case management services, against the deterioration […]
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 […]