Western Mass Area Labor Federation

Western Mass Area Labor Federation The WMALF is a regional coalition representing more than 50,000 union members across Western Mass.

Contact us to get involved in the fight to build power for working people!

As of 7 am on Tuesday, June 6th, Square One Educators and Staff with UAW Local 2322 are on strike.The Issues:- The union...
06/02/2026

As of 7 am on Tuesday, June 6th, Square One Educators and Staff with UAW Local 2322 are on strike.

The Issues:

- The union wants a living wage for all employees. Management says they have the money, but said that the workers don’t deserve a living wage.
- The union wants respect for its members and a offer which reflects the tireless work of early childhood educators. Management has responded to offers with threats to benefits and has asked workers to quit the union.
- The union wants to create sustainable jobs for working people in Springfield. Management has threatened to hire replacement workers even though they can’t fill open positions now.

What you can do:

- Join us on the picket line! We will be out from 7am to 3pm every day until Square One offers us fair and equitable wages, a paid leave allowance, and the ability to negotiate over substantial changes to job descriptions. Get the updated schedule each day from the link at sq1.wmalf.org
- Call Square One Management. Tell them to come to the table with an offer of a living wage. Say “I support the educators and staff on strike! Phone number: 413-732-5183.
- Sign the petition. Find the form at sq1.wmalf.org

Join us next week for our monthly Delegates Meeting! This month, we are meeting on Zoom. You can register to recieve the...
06/01/2026

Join us next week for our monthly Delegates Meeting! This month, we are meeting on Zoom. You can register to recieve the link at meeting.wmalf.org!

The ALF Delegate meeting is open all members of our affiliate unions.

SPRINGFIELD UNIONS STAND WITH SQUARE ONE WORKERS!Dear Square One Management,We, the undersigned unions representing tho...
05/28/2026

SPRINGFIELD UNIONS STAND WITH SQUARE ONE WORKERS!

Dear Square One Management,

We, the undersigned unions representing thousands of workers in Springfield, call on you to return to the table with a fair offer for Square One educators. Our union siblings in UAW Local 2322 are ready to bargain in good faith for a contract which meets the needs of educators.

Early childhood educators are vital to our community, but they have been undervalued for far too long. Your workers deserve a living wage which allows them to live in dignity and reflects the tireless work they put into the community. Early childhood educators deserve to thrive, not just survive.

Your attempts to intimidate members of the union into resigning their membership, threatening their healthcare benefits, and threatening to hire replacement workers won’t work. We will stand behind UAW Local 2322 members as they organize for what they deserve.

We urge you to return to the table with an offer that meets the needs of your employees.

In solidarity,
APWU Local 497
IUPAT DC 35
Mass Nurses Association
New England Joint Board UNITE-HERE
SEIU Local 32BJ
Springfield Education Association
UAW Local 2320
UFCW Local 1459

05/28/2026

Center for Extended Care in Amherst (CECA) workers held a picket today for a fair contract! Hear from Karen, a CNA who cares every day for patients, about what the union is working for. We ask the Amherst community to spread the word and help workers hold management accountable.

Join the Western Mass Area Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) to show up in solidarity with workers at the Center for Extended C...
05/26/2026

Join the Western Mass Area Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) to show up in solidarity with workers at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst (CECA). Union workers in 1199 SEIU are fighting for respect, dignity, and a fair contract. CECA is more than care, its a vital part of the Amherst community!

Come tell the owner that 2.5% is not enough to live on!

RSVP to get updates: ceca.wmalf.org

Support the workers who care for our senior community members! Care workers at the Center for Extended Care at Amherst (...
05/20/2026

Support the workers who care for our senior community members! Care workers at the Center for Extended Care at Amherst (CECA) are holding an informational picket next Thursday, May 28th from 2-4 pm. Will you join us to stand in solidarity?

🗓️ Thursday, May 28th
🕜 2-4 pm
📍 150 University Dr, Amherst, MA
🔗 Sign up at ceca.wmalf.org

Workers are fighting for raises that match cost of living increases, a better health insurance plan, and more!

🎉🎉Congratulations to HTA 🎉🎉After over a year of bargaining, organizing, and community support, HTA won a strong contract...
05/15/2026

🎉🎉Congratulations to HTA 🎉🎉

After over a year of bargaining, organizing, and community support, HTA won a strong contract for Holyoke educators. Teachers won 20% pay increases, a shorter work year, and more in their first contract since exiting recievership.

Now, the fight continues as the Holyoke Paraeducators Association enters bargaining. Let’s continue building solidarity across Western Mass, ensuring strong schools and better working conditions for all!

Join our contract solidarity team to receive calls or texts when workers in your area are organizing and need support. Sign up today at solidarity.wmalf.org

WMALF Delegates and affiliate members - join us on Monday for the May Delegates Meeting! We will be voting on endorsemen...
05/12/2026

WMALF Delegates and affiliate members - join us on Monday for the May Delegates Meeting! We will be voting on endorsement recommendations for State & Federal races, discussing upcoming contract campaigns, and more.

📅 Date: Monday, May 18th
🕛 Time: 6:30 pm (5:30 pm to observe board meeting)
📌 Location: 640 Page Blvd, Springfield, MA (RSVP for Zoom hybrid link)
🔗 RSVP: meeting.wmalf.org

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the Holyoke Teachers Association on their TA!

When we fight, we win!

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Springfield, MA
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