Time is Running Out!
Time is Running Out! Temporary changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program end on October 31. Do you have a federal student loan? Are you employed by a U.S. Federal, state, local or tribal government, or a not-for-profit organization? If so, you may be able to benefit from temporary changes made … Read more
We’re Not Giving Up
We’re Not Giving Up. Congress should pass the CHIPS for America Act. But more must be done. Since the beginning of March, we have been working hard to make sure our priorities, like making Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) permanent., the Supply Chain Resiliency Act, and the Leveling the … Read more
Progress on Public Sector OSHA
Progress on Public Sector OSHA One of MassCOSH’s historic victories is about to hit an exciting benchmark. In 2019, after over a decade of advocacy, MassCOSH and our allies secured the expansion of OSHA protections to approximately 430,000 Massachusetts State and Municipal workers when the Act to Further Define Standards … Read more
Massachusetts Steelworkers
Your Activism is Working! Massachusetts Steelworkers your activism is Working! Last week, we sent an Action Call asking you to contact your state legislators and advise them banning gas connections is a bad decision. While we agree that we need to address climate change, banning gas hook-ups is not the answer. These … Read more
United Steelworkers Rapid Response
Rapid Response information is shared through email. We also text action requests and information. To sign up for emails, visit the Rapid Response website at www.uswrr.org. To sign up for texting, text uswrapid to the number 69866. We don’t text often – only when it really counts! You can stop … Read more
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