An update on state worker raises
Recently, the House filed a supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) that includes the authorization for our contract as well as other public sector contracts. That bill has now […]
JEB passes resolution in solidarity with Somerville municipal workers in their fight for a fair contract!
Whereas the SEIU Local 509 represents nearly 20,2000 human service workers, early childhood educators and higher education professionals let it be here by know that SEIU 509 stands in solidarity […]
State Contract Ratification Vote: Tuesday, June 4!
In early May, we reached a tentative agreement on our state contract. Some highlights from our tentative agreement include: 11% raise over three years (along with our 2023 contract victory, […]
DCF Framingham social workers are fired up!
Today, Local 509 members held a lunchtime walk-out to show management that we deserve better conditions for the children and families we serve! More photos here.
DMH workers at Tewksbury informational picket
SEIU 509 members at Tewksbury Hospital stood with Massachusetts Nurses Association at an informational picket in Tewksbury! Together, we sent a clear message: workers demand safety and respect NOW. Read […]
State contract update: tentative agreement reached!
We are excited to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement on our state contract! Our bargaining team has worked tirelessly to get us here, and after a long negotiation […]
April 10 Bargaining Update
Dear members, At last week’s bargaining session, we presented our package of proposals including personal days, improved economics, and pay equity language. We will continue to advocate for a strong […]
March 14: Bargaining Update & Continuing Calls to Gov. Healey
We were proud to have over 100 members at evening bargaining on March 14 showing up strong for the contract we deserve! We continued to prioritize retroactivity to the expiration […]
February 9 Update: Town Hall, longevity, & more
Yesterday, hundreds of members joined us for a town hall meeting. If you missed it, don’t worry – we’ll be having these town halls on Zoom after each bargaining session. […]
January 11 Bargaining Update
Union siblings, At this week’s bargaining session, we presented our Article 12 proposal. Currently, management has discretion regarding pay for new hires, leading to cases of inconsistencies, disparate treatment, and discrimination […]