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Local 1067 Contract Ratification

AFSCME Council 93 Local 1067 has reached a Tentative Agreement with the Board of Higher Education for a new 3-year contract for members working for the twenty-four Massachusetts State and Com

Executive Director Mark Bernard Statement on Violence in Pennsylvania

For far too long now, our country has been deeply and bitterly divided by politics. This division is not exclusive to so-called red states and blue states. It exists within our states, within our neighborhoods and our families, and indeed, within our union. On July 13th, this growing divide escalated to despicable violence through the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.  Fortunately, the assassin failed, but his horrifying attack still claimed the life of one of our fellow Americans and wounded two others.

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

AFSCME is teaming up with allies to fight drastic cuts proposed by right-wing lawmakers. More draconian proposals are likely if Donald Trump is elected president in November and his allies seize control of Congress.

Unit 2 Contract Update

We have good news to report. Just moments ago, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a supplemental budget filed by Governor Maura Healey that includes funding for our new three-year Unit 2 contract and several other collective bargaining agreements.
The budget now moves to the Senate. As is almost always the case, we expect the Senate budget to contain funding for the contracts, but we expect the Senate version to differ (in other areas) from the house budget.

18th Annual Council 93 Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

Crosswinds Golf Club Plymouth, MA

New legislation would be transformational for public service workers nationwide

As labor unions gain in popularity, workers’ rights remain under threat. But while private sector workers have the right to form unions under federal law, public service workers lack that same guarantee.

Save AFSCME Jobs!

On Monday, May 6th we need your help to save AFSCME jobs in Medford and Rowley! Come support our AFSCME brothers and sisters in Locals 3338 and 2905.

In Medford, the School Committee is attempting to lay off 6 AFSCME Local 3338 Clerical Workers and 15 Medford Teachers Association members along with 6 Administrators to close a projected budget shortfall. These dedicated AFSCME members do the quiet behind the scenes work to make sure that our public-schools function properly and our children are in safe learning environments.

93 Beacon Spring 2024

Here is the latest edition of The 93 Beacon!

In this issue we highlight recent Council 93 news and events:

Local 1700 Defeats Privatization Effort in Duxbury

"Congratulations to the members of AFSCME Local 1700 Duxbury School Custodians on their victory over a short-sited plan to privatize custodial services in Duxbury this morning. These members mobilized a campaign to educate the public on the pitfalls of privatization, were a constant presence at events in town, galvanized support from parents, students, and the community, and ultimately prevailed.