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Happy AAPI Heritage Month!

• May 4, 2026

Committee Updates

Dear Local 509 Members, Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! May is a time to reflect on, celebrate,...

Lesley University Core Faculty Vote to Authorize Strike

• April 16, 2026

News,Higher Education

Cambridge, MA – Today, unionized core faculty at Lesley University announced that they have voted by an overwhelming majority to...

SEIU 509 statement on latest incidents at Tewksbury State Hospital

• April 14, 2026

News

“As the union representing human service providers at Tewksbury Hospital, we remain horrified by the ongoing violent incidents that endanger...

Quarterly Nominations: April 2026

• April 10, 2026

Governance

As a Local 509 member, there are many ways for you to get involved and shape the work your union...

Honoring the life and legacy of Maritza Manrique, Family Child Care Leader

• March 24, 2026

News,Family Childcare

Today, with deep respect, we remember and celebrate our dear Maritza Manrique, who passed on March 24, 2025. As the...

2026 Scholarship Program Now Open!

• February 26, 2026

Governance

Applications for the SEIU 509 2026 Scholarship Program are now open! Please take a look at the guidelines below for...

Lobby Day on April 8!

• February 25, 2026

News

Join your coworkers for Lobby Day at the State House! Wednesday, April 8 10 AM to 2 PM SEIU 32BJ...

GIC update–great news!

• February 23, 2026

News,Public Sector

Thanks to your advocacy, the Governor has reversed course on the GIC plan changes that would increase out-of-pocket costs for...

GIC Vote Update

• February 17, 2026

News,Public Sector

Late last week, the GIC Board moved to table the vote on proposed cuts and cost shifting to the GIC,...

Congratulations to Tufts SMFA Professors of the Practice on ratifying their first union contract!

• February 10, 2026

News,Higher Education

Congratulations to SMFA Professors of the Practice at Tufts University on ratifying their first union contract! We’re proud of our...

State workers: send a message today to protect the healthcare you and your families rely on!

• February 4, 2026

Public Sector,News

Governor Healey shared a budget proposal that significantly cuts funds for the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), which provides healthcare for...

Joint Statement from the Protecting Massachusetts Communities Coalition (PMC)

• January 30, 2026

News,Press Releases

BOSTON — In response to recent proposals by the Black and Latino Caucus and Gov. Healey to protect people in...

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SEIU 509 media staff handles inquiries from journalists on local and national issues affecting income inequality and health and human services. We’re here to connect you with members in our higher education, family childcare, state worker or private sector human services divisions.

To schedule an interview with SEIU 509 member or to speak with one of our leaders, email nberthetgarcia@seiu509.org

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