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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.

Statement from Executive Director Mark Bernard re: Executive Order by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s Mandating Vaccines for All State Employees

“AFSCME Council 93 believes that vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and variants of the virus. However, we also firmly believe that any policy on vaccinations must be established through discussions and negotiations with the union. While a majority of our members may have already received a vaccination, many others have understandable concerns that we believe should be addressed in advance of any policy implementation.

BILL FUNDING UNIT 2 CONTRACT & HAZARD PAY BONUSES FILED BY GOVERNOR BAKER

We have good news to report. Earlier today, Governor Baker filed the required legislation to fund the Massachusetts Unit 2 contract and our separate agreement on hazard pay bonuses. Since this legislation is not limited to simply funding our contract, there are a number of factors that can impact how quickly the bill moves through the process, including but not limited to what other cost items and/or policy initiatives are included in the budget bill.

COUNCIL 93 UNIT 2 MEMBERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

A few moments ago, AFSCME Council 93 Unit 2 members working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts voted to ratify a new three-year contract worthy of their hard work, and most importantly, their courage and dedication over the past 16 months.
Despite the challenges associated with voting while still respecting COVID-19 protocols, we had an incredible turnout of members voting at indoor and outdoor polling locations around the state with the vast majority voting in support of the agreement!
Contract negotiations are always challenging and this time

Unit 2 Contract Highlights and Ratification Vote

After more than a year of intense negotiations, the Alliance- AFSCME-SEIU Local 888 Unit 2 has come to an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on a new 3-year contract from July 1st, 2020 to June 30th, 2023.

Ratification will take place on

Tuesday, July 27th

(See locations and times below)

URGENT MA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE- Submit COVID-19 Retirement Credit Testimony Today

On July 21st,  the Joint Committee on Public Service will be holding hearings on H2808 and 

15th Annual AFSCME Council 93 Memorial Golf Tournament

Posted by AFSCME Council 93 on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

MA Legislative Update- New Hearing Date 7-21-2021

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The COVID-19 Pension Credit Hearing has been rescheduled to July 21st at 1pm! The public has until 7/16 to register to testify in person and 7/28 to submit written testimony.

Here are the details: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/3758

Welcome to AFSCME Council 93 McLean Hospital Research Assistants

Welcome to Council 93!

Last week, after a 68% to 32% NLRB election victory, 145 Research and Laboratory Assistants at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA are now proud union members with AFSCME Council 93.