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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Bailey, a long-time SEIU 509 adjunct faculty member in the Arts...
Cambridge, MA – This week, 87% of Lesley University Core Faculty members voted to ratify their tentative agreement with Lesley...
Dear Local 509 Members, Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! May is a time to reflect on, celebrate,...
Cambridge, MA – Today, unionized core faculty at Lesley University announced that they have voted by an overwhelming majority to...
“As the union representing human service providers at Tewksbury Hospital, we remain horrified by the ongoing violent incidents that endanger...
As a Local 509 member, there are many ways for you to get involved and shape the work your union...
Today, with deep respect, we remember and celebrate our dear Maritza Manrique, who passed on March 24, 2025. As the...
Applications for the SEIU 509 2026 Scholarship Program are now open! Please take a look at the guidelines below for...
Join your coworkers for Lobby Day at the State House! Wednesday, April 8 10 AM to 2 PM SEIU 32BJ...
Thanks to your advocacy, the Governor has reversed course on the GIC plan changes that would increase out-of-pocket costs for...
Late last week, the GIC Board moved to table the vote on proposed cuts and cost shifting to the GIC,...
Congratulations to SMFA Professors of the Practice at Tufts University on ratifying their first union contract! We’re proud of our...
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