Labor’s Endorsed Candidates
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 by making a plan to … Read more
City of Boston Policy: Temporary COVID-19 Paid Leave for Testing and Vaccination Information And Testing Form
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 we do not feel well.To … Read more
Opponents say proposed Illinois amendment would give public unions more power
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 was then passed by the … Read more
COVID-19 in Numbers
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 than 4.38 million deaths confirmed.More … Read more
Check out what is available on the Employee Wellness Portal!
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Farewell
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 best in his retirement.
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 as the reason for the … Read more
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 on your part. Of course the … Read more
ACTION: 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 Your Senators The Senate could … Read more
COUNCIL 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. Senator Nick Collins of South … Read more