News
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...
“After weeks of advocacy from families, patients, and union members, Governor Healey announced a pause to the planned closures of...
Governor Healey’s drastic proposal of budget cuts will have a devastating impact on our most vulnerable residents and jeopardize the...
Today, Governor Healey announced a drastic proposal of budget cuts that will have a devastating impact on our most vulnerable...
Last Saturday marked a historic day for public sector workers across the country! After years of tireless advocacy and political...
After months of bargaining, Tufts School of Engineering grad workers have reached their first tentative agreement! They are now 500...
Congratulations to ASI workers for reaching a tentative agreement on their wage re-opener! The majority of PSHS members won 17.6%...
media inquiries
SEIU 509 media staff handles inquiries from journalists on local and national issues affecting income inequality and health and human services. We’re here to connect you with members in our higher education, family childcare, state worker or private sector human services divisions.
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