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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...
We’re excited to share that the House of Representatives chose to protect essential services in the FY26 budget by safeguarding...
May Day is a time to honor the power of workers and recommit to the fight for justice, dignity, and...
Our fight to defend essential care services continues! We’ve been meeting with legislators, advocating at the State House, and building...
Today, SEIU 509 and Simmons University adjunct announced their campaign to form a union. If successful, approximately 516 would become...
83% of SEIU 509 members in the Department of Mental Health have voted No Confidence in Commissioner Doyle. Together, we’re...
The following statement is from Dave Foley, President of the SEIU MA State Council and of SEIU Local 509, on...
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