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Lobby Day!
Local 509 members from across the state showed up strong for our union-wide Lobby Day to fight for better working and living conditions for everyone! Together… Learn more
DCF Framingham social workers are fired up!
Today, Local 509 members held a lunchtime walk-out to show management that we deserve better conditions for the children and families we serve! More photos here.
DMH workers at Tewksbury informational picket
SEIU 509 members at Tewksbury Hospital stood with Massachusetts Nurses Association at an informational picket in Tewksbury! Together, we sent a clear message: workers demand safety… Learn more
Local 509 Calendar of
Events
DPH Chapter Board Meeting
DMH Chapter Board Meeting
DOR/CSE Chapter Board Meeting
MassHealth Chapter Board Meeting
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…