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New Study Finds Disturbing, Dramatic Increase in Worker Opioid Overdose Deaths; Advocates Demand Incoming Funds be Used for Preventive and Educational Services for Workers At-Risk

/ November 8, 2021

Today, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released an update to a report on opioid-related overdose deaths (OROD) by industry and occupation covering the years 2011-2015 to include new data gathered from 2016-2017. The report, titled Opioid-related Overdose Deaths in Massachusetts by Industry and Occupation, 2016-2017, shows that the average annual rate of OROD among workers nearly doubled over the period studied and is being used by ...

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Enough with the political b.s.

Joseph Smith

/ October 23, 2021

Tom Conway, USW International President Those of you who know me, know I’m a man who doesn’t mince words. I say what I mean and mean what I say.That’s why I recorded this new video to give you the latest on the fight for infrastructure and investment ...

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Labor’s Endorsed Candidates

Joseph Smith

/ October 15, 2021

Dear friends, Your vote in local elections is critical to our democracy. Our local city councilors, school committee members and mayors make decisions that affect our daily lives – about our roads, schools, housing, jobs and more. Make your voice heard this election day! Start today ...

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City of Boston Policy: Temporary COVID-19 Paid Leave for Testing and Vaccination Information And Testing Form

Joseph Smith

/ September 23, 2021

OverviewAs a community, all of us must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To protectourselves, our families, and our neighbors, we must continue to wear masks, stay sociallydistant, limit our interactions with people outside our homes, and stay away from otherswhen ...

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Opponents say proposed Illinois amendment would give public unions more power

Joseph Smith

/ September 1, 2021

Andrew Hensel, The Center Square – Washington Examiner – Sunday, August 22, 2021 A new proposed amendment on the 2022 ballot by the Illinois General Assembly would allow public employee unions to bargain without legal consequences. Filed by state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, the amendment ...

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COVID-19 in Numbers

Joseph Smith

/ August 19, 2021

COVID-19 in Numbers From Johns Hopkins University (as of publication time):There have been at least 623,000 deaths in the United States.More than 37 million cases in all 50 states, U.S. territories and Washington, D.C., have been reported.Globally, there have been more than 209 million cases and more ...

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Check out what is available on the Employee Wellness Portal!

Joseph Smith

/ August 4, 2021

Check out what is available on the Employee Wellness Portal! Click Here for Details Begin your wellness journey with us!Not registered? No problem! Check out the bottom of page 2 for details!

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Farewell

Joseph Smith

/ July 16, 2021

From all of the Officers, Stewards and Members, We would Thank Hutch for his many years of service to City of Boston and his Service to this Union. He will be missed. Hope to see him at this years Retirement Banquet. We wish him the ...

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Request for Reasonable Accommodations

Joseph Smith

/ July 15, 2021

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

Joseph Smith

/ July 7, 2021

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 ...

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ACTION: Tell your senators, ‘I support democracy.’

Joseph Smith

/ June 24, 2021

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 ...

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COUNCIL SUPPORTS RETIREMENT CREDIT

Joseph Smith

/ June 15, 2021

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. ...