Iliana Panameño
ipanameno.bsky.social
Iliana Panameño
@ipanameno.bsky.social
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As we wrap up 2025, we're excited to share another Local 509 contract victory! Lesley University adjuncts organized and stood united to win a strong contract. Check out some of their wins below! 🎉
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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❄️ Happy Holidays from your union family! We wish you and your loved ones a safe holiday season and a happy new year.
December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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☕ Over the weekend, SEIU 509 joined striking baristas on the picket line! Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org fighting for a fair contract. Pledge your support here: www.nocontractnocoffee.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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This past June, @simmonsuniversity.bsky.social adjuncts won their union with SEIU 509! Yesterday, as part of their fight for their first union contract, they delivered 100 holiday cards from students and supporters to the President, calling for fair wages, job security, & expanded benefits.
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Local 509 was proud to name our union hall in honor of Jon Grossman, a true labor giant who has held many different roles at our local for decades. Jon has been an incredible mentor to so many of us. 💜💛 (1/2)
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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✊ Today, Lesley University faculty and students marched on the president to deliver a petition signed by over 500 supporters, including a supermajority of faculty, demanding a fair contract for CORE faculty and adjuncts!
December 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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thank you for supporting striking Starbucks workers, Comrade Hilary Duff
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Solidarity with Starbucks workers on STRIKE for what they deserve! ✊
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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November is National Family Caregiver Month, and Local 509 Family Child Care members were honored to receive an award from the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition for their fight in building a better childcare system that works for all families across the state. Congratulations! 🎉
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Together with our labor and community partners in the @raiseupma.bsky.social coalition, we’re calling on elected officials to tap into the state’s rainy day fund and raise revenue to protect and expand essential services for the communities we serve. (1/2)
Email Your Legislator and Urge Them to Support Corporate Fair Share!
Massachusetts loses hundreds of millions of dollars each year to offshore corporate tax dodging — money that would otherwise be supporting local families here in Massachusetts. That’s because billiona...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Today, DCF workers held an informational picket outside the Springfield office while, inside, workers delivered a petition to Commissioner Miller. We’re calling for an immediate stop to the disorganization and opaque process around the dismantling of the ADLU. (1/2)
October 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Team 509 joined the #MakePollutersPay campaign this week to demand urgent climate action across the state! Learn more about the campaign here: www.polluterspayma.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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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)
October 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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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
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October 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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)
October 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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.
October 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Calling all Worcester members! On 10/9, you join the fight to make mega corporations pay their fair share in taxes at the @raiseupma.bsky.social #ProtectOurCare Town Hall. Learn about our plan to win & how we can protect essential services in MA! RSVP here: link.seiu509.org/gilti-oct9
Protect Our Care Worcester Town Hall: Stop the Cuts With Corporate Fair Share! · SEIU 509
The problem? Massachusetts is facing massive cuts to healthcare, food assistance programs, and education (to fund Trump's tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations). Our solution? Protect our c...
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October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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✊ 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.
October 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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This weekend we’re hitting the streets to collect signatures & bring #RentControlMA to the 2026 ballot ✅! Join us for volunteer shifts around Dorchester, JP, and Brockton. Sign up here: linktr.ee/citylifesolidarity or just show up and contact lead organizer!
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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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)
October 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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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)
September 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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SEIU 509 members: ICYMI!
📅 October 18
📍 Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Join your fellow union siblings for our 2025 Annual Meeting/Nominating Convention! This is an important time for us to celebrate our victories & organize to build even greater worker power in the coming year.
September 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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This week, our elder services members met to discuss advocacy opportunities, ways to get more involved in their chapter, and build union power. We’re stronger together! 💜
September 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Yesterday, SEIU 509 members and allies rallied at the MassHealth Taunton office for dignity and respect on the job! ✊ We’re calling on Undersecretary Mike Levine to address ongoing bullying and retaliation and commit to real improvements for a supportive workplace for all.
September 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM