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With looming federal cuts from the Trump administration and a rising cost of living crisis, the services provided by Department...
In the face of looming budget cuts to essential services, our members pushed back and did not let the Healey...
On July 23, 2025, SEIU 509 members will join community partners to honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with...
RECAP: what has happened so far?Earlier this year, the House and Senate passed their budgets, both containing language to support...
Each year, our SEIU Local 509 Scholarship Program funds educational scholarship awards for fellow members and their dependents of the...
Across Massachusetts, members like you provide high-quality care and support to young children, people with mental health needs, older adults,...
VICTORY: After months of organizing, Simmons University adjuncts have won their union election! SEIU 509 members are thrilled to welcome...
“As a union representing hundreds of international student workers, we condemn in the strongest possible terms the statement released last...
Last night, Amendment #536, sponsored by Senator Cindy Friedman, was adopted in the Senate budget. This budget amendment requires DMH...
With the support of Senate leadership, SEIU 509 members and allies are one step closer to ensuring that Pappas Rehabilitation...
Today, we celebrate the release of our union member, Rümeysa Öztürk, who was unjustly detained over a month ago by...
Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! May is a time when we reflect on, celebrate, and honor the...
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