The HERO Act Military Service Credit Buyback
Dear Members, This is a reminder that the deadline to apply for the HERO Act military service credit buyback is rapidly approaching. To ensure timely processing, please submit your completed application as soon as possible. Under the HERO Act, eligible veterans have a one-time opportunity to purchase up to four … Read more
A Budget for Billionaires,Not Working Families
A Budget for Billionaires,Not Working Families Congress has now passed a budget bill that working families cannot afford. The legislation adds $3.3 trillion to the national debt while slashing programs that keep our communities strong – cutting health care funding, rolling back investments in clean energy and advanced manufacturing jobs, … Read more
Annual Health Insurance OPT-Out
HEALTH INSURANCE OPT-OUT The Annual Health Insurance Opt Out period began Monday, June 2, 2025. To submit an application for the Annual Health Insurance Opt Out Payment, you can navigate to the application directly here. Log in with your Access Boston credentials. Alternatively, if you login to Access Boston and click on the Beacon … Read more
Tell Congress: Pass the Protect America’s Workforcw Act
AFL-CIO Yesterday at 4:24 PM · Eliminating the collective bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of federal workers? That’s union-busting. Call Congress and tell them to support the bipartisan bill to restore their rights, the Protect America’s Workforce Act! 844-896-5059 Click on here for link
Ensuring Fairness for Striking Workers in Massachusetts!
Striking is a Powerful Tool – But It Comes at a Cost • Going on strike is a powerful tool for workers to demand fair pay, safer conditions, and dignity on the job, benefiting not only union members but all workers and communities. • The decision to strike is difficult, … Read more
Executive Order Strips Collective Bargaining from Federal Workers
Executive Order Strips Collective Bargaining from Federal Workers On Thursday, March 27, President Trump issued an executive order that would eliminate the right to collectively bargain for nearly a million federal workers. While the Administration claims this action is necessary for national security, the order fails to address actual security concerns.Background The … Read more
Fed up and taking action
The government can work for billionaires or it can work for working people—but not both. So when Elon Musk created his own unaccountable pseudo-government department, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to fire federal workers and jeopardize the programs working people rely on, we launched our own “Department of People of … Read more
We Need Every Member of Congress to Speak Up
Tell your Senators and Representative to demand a fully functioning NLRB. The NLRB—usually led by five board members— is responsible for union elections, investigates unfair labor practices and resolves cases of wrongdoing brought by workers, unions, or employers.Two weeks ago, the president took an unprecedented and possibly illegal action by … Read more
Worker Power Prevails!
“Right-to-Work” Rejected in New Hampshire. Over the past month, Steelworkers across District 4 tweeted, rallied, testified, displayed bat light signals, and wrote their Representatives to oppose “Right-to-Work”. These actions showed unwavering solidarity and sent a clear message that workers’ rights will not be undermined. On February 13, 2025, New Hampshire … Read more
FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT BENEFIT – DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MARCH 31, 2025
Save up to $150! Don’t miss out on the chance to get up to $150 for fitness-related expenses this year! The deadline to submit your reimbursement claim is March 31, 2025.VIEW FACT SHEET Did you know you can get reimbursed up to $150 per calendar year for fitness-related expenses? Whether you’re … Read more