Request for Reasonable Accommodations
Brothers and Sisters The Officers & Stewards are being inundated with requests for relief by members for assistance transitioning back to full time return to work, per C.O.B. directives. A multitude of reasons and justifications are being offered. Many of the requests are citing Childcare ...
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Unions Response to City’s Broadcast Message
Dear Sirs, Please do not point the blame for no longer being able to work from home on the unions. The city has never reached out to request or negotiate or even discuss the continued opportunities to allow staff to continue to work from home.It is disingenuous ...
Read moreACTION: Tell your senators, ‘I support democracy.’
It’s simple. The Senate’s failure to pass the For the People Act damages democracy. If you believe we deserve a voice in the voting booth and the workplace, call your senators and tell them to protect voting rights and to pass the PRO Act. Call ...
Read moreCOUNCIL SUPPORTS RETIREMENT CREDIT
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many with numerous challenges and unprecedented burdens, forcing people to adapt in ways like never before. While some have been able to effectively work remotely, there are many who have had to continue their role without a change in pace. ...
Read moreImportant message about your health plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Blue Cross recently sent a letter that said you were missing your primary care provider information. Please disregard that letter. It was sent in error. You do not need to take any action. The City sent your Primary Care Physician from HPHC as ...
Read moreIt’s All Up To You! We Need Your Help To Get This Out Of Committee!
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1794 An Act relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Notice To all City of Boston S.E.N.A. Local 9158 members Brothers and Sisters, Your assistance is needed to insure the passage of Legislation that is beneficial to our members. ...
Read moreNo “Right to Work” in New Hampshire!
Your Hard Work Paid Off! New Hampshire’s “Right to Work” legislation has been defeated! Early this year we asked for your help to stop New Hampshire Senate Bill 61. You made phone calls, sent letters, and even took to Twitter to tell the members of the ...
Read morePresidents Update
June 2021 Dear SENA Brothers and Sisters, First, I would like to thank you all for your continued support of me as your President. Next, on behalf of our Executive Board and its Officers and Stewards, I would like to take this opportunity to reach ...
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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1794 An Act relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers.
Please call the Joint Committee on Public Service and tell them to push through House Docket #1794 See Docket Click here HD#1794 Senate Members Michael D. BradyChair Barry R. FinegoldVice Chair Nick Collins Diana DiZoglio James B. Eldridge Ryan C. Fattman (Ranking Minority) House Members Kenneth ...
Read moreCity of Boston – 2021 Opt-Out Program
f you choose to receive coverage under another medical plan outside of the City of Boston’s group coverage, you may waive the City of Boston plan and receive an annual opt-out payment through your paycheck. You may be eligible for the opt-out benefit for the 2021 plan ...
Read moreWhat Could Infrastructure Investment Mean for Women?
On June 10, 2021, the Women of Steel, Rapid Response, and Education Departments will come together for a live virtual discussion about why infrastructure investment is crucial to our nation’s economic recovery and to women and families. We’ll talk about our union’s We Supply America ...
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