SENA HAS AN MOA WITH CITY ON WORK FROM HOME PILOT
SENA would like to thank the City for this opportunity. We hope it will be a success and that it carries forward after the initial pilot. Attached it the MOA. This is not the policy just the MOA. The city will inform any member who is eligible for the pilot. Please make … Read more
USW Rapid Response Fall News Letter
Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM Fall 2021The work we do in Rapid Response is always centered around our core values. When we talk about investing in our nation’s infrastructure, it’s both an economic issue that impacts our workplaces and a job security issue that impacts our future – … Read more
WAGE THEFT
Wage theft is a major problem in Massachusetts, resulting in nearly $1 billion being stolen from workers annually through non-payment of wages; payments below the minimum or promised wage; non-payment of overtime; and misclassification of employees as independent contractors. This is money stolen from families, communities, and the Commonwealth at a time … Read more
2022 City of Boston 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. The Annual Enrollment period for the Opt-Out Program will remain open until Friday, June 24th. This process will … Read more
Massachusetts Communities Deserve
Good Jobs and Climate Justice.
Recently, we sent an InfoAlert (usw.to/43L) to tell you about our concerns regarding efforts in Massachusetts to ban the use of natural gas in new and renovated buildings. We are proud of the work our USW gas workers do every day to keep Massachusetts residents safe and warm. Banning gas … Read more
It’s Time to Put Workers First.
Last week, we told you about two bills, a Senate passed bill, S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), and its counterpart in the House, H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. In the coming weeks, these two bills will be combined into one in what is called a “conference committee” between … Read more
Persistence Pays Off!
Steelworker priorities are moving in the Senate. We know that when we continue to push for legislation that supports our core issues, it may take some time, but that engagement works in the long run. We saw that first hand with the Butch Lewis Act last year. This law will … Read more
Union steel workers in Ukraine are asking for our help
We recently received a request for aid from the Trade Union of the Metalworkers and Miners of Ukraine, a fellow affiliate of the global union federation, IndustriALL.These union members make steel, just like we do, at ArcelorMittal’s Kryvyi Rih facility.Many of them have elected to stay and fight, and they need supplies ranging from … Read more
2022 ANNUAL ENROLLMENTMONDAY, MAY 2 – FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022
2022 ANNUAL ENROLLMENTMONDAY, MAY 2 – FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022Dear City of Boston Employee, Annual enrollment for the City of Boston’s health insurance benefits will take place from May 2nd – May 20th, for coverage effective July 1st, 2022. During this enrollment period, you have the opportunity to enroll in or … Read more
Labor’s Endorsed Candidate
Labors endorsed candidate. Vote union. Special Election Tuesday May 3, 2022. Gabriela Coletta Build Back Better with Equity, Opportunity and with Strong Communities.