SEIU 509

SEIU 509 At over 28,000 workers and growing, SEIU 509 is the union for Massachusetts health and human service workers and educators.

SEIU Local 509 represents more than 20,000 human service workers and educators throughout Massachusetts. We provide a variety of social and educational services to elders, at-risk children and people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities — in both public and private sector settings. From mental health clinicians and social workers to early childhood educators and college professors,

Local 509 members are united in our mission to raise living standards working families while improving the quality and affordability of the services we provide. SEIU Local 509 is part of the Service Employees International Union, the largest and fastest-growing labor union in the United States, with 2.1 million members. Focused on uniting workers in four sectors –- public services, long term care, property services, and hospital systems — SEIU is the nation’s largest health care union, the largest property services union, and the second-largest public employee union. We are always glad to receive feedback from the SEIU Local 509 online community. Please contact us at [email protected] with your questions, comments or concerns.

📢 Tomorrow 9/1 is Primary Election Day in Massachusetts! If you haven’t voted yet, make sure to make a plan for tomorrow...
08/31/2026

📢 Tomorrow 9/1 is Primary Election Day in Massachusetts! If you haven’t voted yet, make sure to make a plan for tomorrow. 🗳️ Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Find your voting location at link.seiu509.org/vote

Solidarity with Encore Boston Harbor casino workers with UNITE HERE Local 26 who are ready to STRIKE for a fair contract...
08/30/2026

Solidarity with Encore Boston Harbor casino workers with UNITE HERE Local 26 who are ready to STRIKE for a fair contract! Take the pledge & stand with workers ➡️ actionnetwork.org/forms/encore-boston-pledge

Labor Day is an opportunity to show our union solidarity! Join SEIU 509 for the Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day P...
08/28/2026

Labor Day is an opportunity to show our union solidarity! Join SEIU 509 for the Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Parade on Sept. 7th: act.seiu.org/a/509-labor-day-2026

For other Labor Day actions across the state, visit our site: www.seiu509.org/labor-day-2026

✊ DCF Springfield workers are purpling up and showing their union power as we prepare to enter into our state contract c...
08/25/2026

✊ DCF Springfield workers are purpling up and showing their union power as we prepare to enter into our state contract campaign! We're in the final stretch of collecting bargaining surveys. If you haven't done so already, complete yours as soon as you can.

🗞️ ICYMI: SEIU 509 Family Child Care (FCC) providers rallied earlier this week to call on Governor Maura Healey to fund ...
08/21/2026

🗞️ ICYMI: SEIU 509 Family Child Care (FCC) providers rallied earlier this week to call on Governor Maura Healey to fund fair raises! Check out FCC Chapter President Celina Reyes' interview with State House News Service:

Celina Reyes has two jobs and works upwards of 12 hours each day to keep her family childcare center afloat.

📢 Better Community Living, Inc. workers are at the bargaining table fighting for a fair contract! Management is trying t...
08/20/2026

📢 Better Community Living, Inc. workers are at the bargaining table fighting for a fair contract! Management is trying to take away workers' ability to give input on their work schedules–putting workers at risk of losing their health coverage or their jobs altogether. BCL workers deserve better!

We thank State Rep Mark Sylvia & Rep. Antonio F. D. Cabral for picketing with us! Send an email to BCL management now: act.seiu.org/a/bclschedules

💪 Family child care providers sent a clear message to Governor Healey today: fund our raises NOW! Family child care work...
08/18/2026

💪 Family child care providers sent a clear message to Governor Healey today: fund our raises NOW! Family child care workers are essential to Massachusetts families and communities. They deserve fair compensation that reflects the essential work they do and the rising costs they face. Take action: https://link.seiu509.org/fcc-raise

A special thank you to MA State Rep. Tram T. Nguyen and allies for joining us!

Proud to stand with SEIU 509 family child care educators at the State House calling for fair pay and the investment they...
08/18/2026

Proud to stand with SEIU 509 family child care educators at the State House calling for fair pay and the investment they deserve.

Affordable, accessible child care is essential infrastructure for our communities. We need to invest in the people who make it possible.

TODAY: Join us at the steps of the State House at 11 AM. Rain or shine! ✊
08/18/2026

TODAY: Join us at the steps of the State House at 11 AM. Rain or shine! ✊

📢 Massachusetts families are at risk of losing access to child care if providers can't afford to stay open! Join us on August 18 to rally and call on Governor Maura Healey to fund fair raises for family child care workers. RSVP: act.seiu.org/a/childcare-cant-wait

Join U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and allies in supporting Justice Resource Institute workers organizing for their union ...
08/17/2026

Join U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and allies in supporting Justice Resource Institute workers organizing for their union by adding your name to our community petition: https://act.seiu.org/a/jri

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293 Boston Post Road West, 4th Floor
Marlborough, MA
01752

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+17748437509

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