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SEIU Local 509
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At over 23,000 members and growing, SEIU 509 is the union for Massachusetts health and human service workers and educators.
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"We, as workers, have a common enemy that is raising prices and keeping our wages down consciously—and it’s not your immigrant neighbor. It is the billionaire who owns your company & probably owns the property that you rent from." -Dave Foley, @seiu509.bsky.social
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“We Have a Common Enemy—and It’s Not Your Immigrant Neighbor”
The SEIU’s Dave Foley and Dr. A. Naomi Paik on how worker solidarity can overcome Trump’s war on immigrants.
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No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Workers rule.

Today, union members and working people from all races and places rise together—not to defend broken systems, but to protect each other. Our families. Our futures. Our communities. #NoKings
Standing together in solidarity is how we win change. It’s how we fight back and demand good union jobs, quality care, and safe communities for all of us. (2/2)

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When politicians and billionaires try to divide working people by scapegoating immigrants, we know exactly who benefits — and it’s NOT everyday people working hard just to make ends meet. (1/2)
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"When our member was kidnapped off the streets by ICE, we knew about it before anybody did." This is how unions can play a crucial role in standing up to Trump's war against immigrants.
"We Have a Common Enemy--And It's Not Your Immigrant Neighbor"
The SEIU's Dave Foley and Dr. A. Naomi Paik on how worker solidarity can overcome Trump's war on immigrants.
www.thenation.com
Join the #MakePollutersPay campaign on October 21 to rally for a climate resilient future and a petition drop-off with elected leaders! More info here: link.seiu509.org/oct-21

📅 Tuesday, October 21
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Statehouse, 24 Beacon St, Boston
Make Polluters Pay Petition Drop
link.seiu509.org
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ICYMI: Our #ProtectOurCare town halls continue through the month of October. Looking to learn more on how to Stop the Cuts with Corporate Fair Share? There's still time to join us: www.raiseupma.org/town-halls
We also reaffirm our principles to fight alongside marginalized communities for equity and justice. Solidarity forever! (2/2)
Today we honor and celebrate the rich and varied cultures and histories of indigenous people, & acknowledge the painful history of violence and colonization that continues to impact indigenous communities. (1/2)
Together with the @raiseupma.bsky.social coalition, we’re fighting to protect the essential services that keep our communities afloat. Stay tuned for more ways you can join the fight!
Last night’s #ProtectOurCare town halls in Cambridge and Worcester brought together SEIU 509 members & community allies to demand that mega corporations pay their fair share.
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Tinika Dottin, a DTA worker and @seiu509.bsky.social member: “I have so many success stories from people who have benefited from SNAP, from child care.” #mapoli
📅 Thursday, Oct. 9
⏰ 5:30pm to 8:00pm
📍 242 Mill Street, Worcester
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Thanks to our partners from @raiseupma.bsky.social and our union siblings with @1199seiu.org, @seiu509.bsky.social, @massteacher.bsky.social, and MNA for turning out today, and to Senators Liz Miranda & Jason Lewis for and Rep. Carlos Gonzalez for always fighting for working people! (3/3)
✊ Today, SEIU 509 joined labor and community partners at the Corporate Fair Share hearing! By demanding that billionaires and mega-corporations pay their fair share, we can ensure we have the resources to #ProtectOurCare.
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At the Corporate Fair Share hearing

Sen. Liz Miranda: “When we allow large corporations to exploit the tax code, we are not just draining resources from our commonwealth we are deepening racial and economic inequality.” #mapoli
Passing the Corporate Fair Share will make big corporations pay what they owe--helping fund child care, health care, and other essential services. 📢 Take action now: link.seiu509.org/gilti (2/2)
ICYMI: last week, 509 Family Child Care VP Anne spoke at the New Bedford Protect Our Care Town Hall. Anne spoke about the urgent need for Massachusetts to raise revenue in order to protect & expand essential services for families across our state. (1/2)
We know workers deal with the impacts of climate change every day while fossil fuel companies rake in mega profits. Together, we’re fighting to #MakePollutersPay ✊ (2/2)
Team 509 traveled to NYC this past weekend and joined climate activists from across the country for the Make Billionaires Pay March to demand urgent climate action! (1/2)
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BREAKING: Workers in the Boston area just WON the 650th Starbucks union election!

Starbucks has only gotten worse under the leadership of CEO Brian Niccol. Over 12,000 union workers are using their collective voice to speak out against corporate greed and demand a fair union contract!