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April 25, 2024

Family child care educators reach a tentative agreement! // Los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar llegan a un acuerdo tentativo

{español sigue} After a year-long negotiation with hundreds of educators engaged and attending bargaining, SEIU Local 509 family child care providers reached a strong tentative agreement… Learn more

April 16, 2024

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… Learn more

April 11, 2024

BU ResLife Strike Information

Welcome to our landing page for the 2024 BU ResLife Workers strike. Below you will find important information about picket logistics, how to submit your documentation… Learn more

upcoming events

Local 509 Calendar of
Events

04
25

New Date: Joint Executive Board Meeting

93 Boston Post Rd W #4, , Marlborough , MA , United States , 01752 (map)
April 25, 6:00 pm - April 25, 8:00 pm
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01

Elder Services Chapter Board Meeting

293 Boston Post Rd West, 4th Floor , Marlborough , MA , United States , 01752 (map)
May 1, 6:30 pm - May 1, 7:30 pm
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COPE Meeting

293 Boston Post Rd West, 4th Floor , Marlborough , MA , United States , 01752 (map)
May 1, 6:30 pm - May 1, 7:30 pm
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02

Private Sector Chapter Board Meeting

293 Boston Post Rd West, 4th Floor , Marlborough , MA , United States , 01752 (map)
May 2, 6:30 pm - May 2, 9:30 pm

Our Work

As a union committed to fighting for the common good, our work goes beyond improving wages & working conditions through our contracts. Here are some of our recent campaigns.

COVID-19 Support for Foster Parents

We call on the Commonwealth to provide the necessary resources that address the unique challenges faced by foster families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Organizing Committee

Our organizing committee is a space for members to learn more about our local’s current organizing campaigns, learn how we can grow and strengthen our union, and develop key campaigning skills.

Our work with Mass. Renews Coalition

C&EJ Committee Letter to PRIM Board

The Massachusetts pension fund is joining the climate fight

Our Climate & Environmental Justice Committee sent a clear message to the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board: our members’ pension funds should not be invested…