1199SEIU Holds One Nation Kickoff And Health Fair

Aug. 31, 2010

On Sunday, August 22, 1199SEIU members held a community cookout to kick off the One Nation movement here in Massachusetts. Held at Boston’s Carson Beach, the cookout offered free food to the community as well as other health resources for attendees.

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Lynn, MA Hospital Workers Win Fight for First Contract

Aug. 20, 2010

After 10 months of negotiations, hundreds of workers at Union Hospital have come to a tentative agreement for a new contract with management at the facility. The new agreement includes:

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Rally confronts Senator Brown's vote against Massachusetts' families

Aug. 20, 2010

On Tuesday, August 17, 1199SEIU members, as part the Coalition for Massachusetts, participated in a rally to protest Senator Scott Brown’s recent votes against extending unemployment insurance and against an important federal aid package intended to protect jobs and services Massachusetts. The Coalition for Massachusetts includes a broad range of religious, labor, and community advocacy groups.

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SunBridge Nursing Home Celebrates New Contract

Aug. 09, 2010

1199SEIU members at Falmouth Care and Rehabilitation Center, a member of the SunBridge Nursing Home chain, are celebrating a new contract.

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Courtyard Nursing Home Settles New Contract

Aug. 06, 2010

At Courtyard Nursing Home in Medford, MA, 1199SEIU members waged a three month long contract campaign that nearly ended with a strike in late July. At the last minute, management decided to settle the contract with union members.

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Lynn, MA Hospital Workers Wage Fight for First Contract

Jul. 29, 2010

After more than a year of negotiations without a contract, hundreds of workers at Union Hospital and citizens from across the region rallied yesterday asking management at Union Hospital/Partners Healthcare to keep good jobs and quality care on the North Shore of Massachusetts. North Shore Medical Center is operated by Partners HealthCare System, Inc, the largest healthcare system in Massachusetts with more than $5.2 billion in reserves.

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1199SEIU Delegates in Massachusetts Attend Swearing In Ceremony

Jul. 26, 2010

On July 23, hundreds of 1199SEIU delegates from across Massachusetts gathered at the Union Hall in Dorchester for a special swearing in ceremony.

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Members At Lynn, MA Health Center Win Great New Contract

Jul. 23, 2010

Union members and management at Lynn Community Health Center in Lynn, MA have agreed to a new two-year agreement.

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MA Caregivers Fight Back to Save Their Nursing Home and Their Jobs

Jul. 14, 2010

Caregivers at Northampton Nursing Home in Northampton, MA came together on July 9 to fight management’s attempt to illegally oust workers and jeopardize care at the home.

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Northampton, MA nursing home workers protest layoffs

Jul. 14, 2010

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