MA State House Employee Union
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Organizing for livable wages, protection from harassment, diverse talent retention, and a stronger democracy w/ @IBEW. DM us to sign a union card.
Thank you to everyone who came to testify at our hearing today! We had an incredible turnout from legislators, current and former staffers, and labor leaders. Here are some of our favorite moments 🧵
October 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to testify at our hearing today! We had an incredible turnout from legislators, current and former staffers, and labor leaders. Here are some of our favorite moments 🧵
🚨Hearing Alert 🚨
On Oct 28, our bill to allow staff to unionize will be heard at the State House. Here’s how you can help:
Sign onto our testimony letter! Whether you’re a current staffer, former staffer, or supporter, you can sign on here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1nfs...
On Oct 28, our bill to allow staff to unionize will be heard at the State House. Here’s how you can help:
Sign onto our testimony letter! Whether you’re a current staffer, former staffer, or supporter, you can sign on here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1nfs...
Support Legislative Staff's Right to Unionize
The Massachusetts State House Employee Union is calling for supporters to sign onto a letter to the Labor and Workforce Development Committee in support of S.1343/H.2093, An Act Relative to Collecti...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
🚨Hearing Alert 🚨
On Oct 28, our bill to allow staff to unionize will be heard at the State House. Here’s how you can help:
Sign onto our testimony letter! Whether you’re a current staffer, former staffer, or supporter, you can sign on here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1nfs...
On Oct 28, our bill to allow staff to unionize will be heard at the State House. Here’s how you can help:
Sign onto our testimony letter! Whether you’re a current staffer, former staffer, or supporter, you can sign on here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1nfs...
If your boss treats you like this, it’s time to sign a Union card.
EXCLUSIVE: Katie Porter, frontrunner in the race for Calif. governor, is seen blasting a staffer who interrupted a call between her and a Biden official, a video exclusively shared with us shows
“Get out of my f--king shot!” the Democrat said.
Read more 👇
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“Get out of my f--king shot!” the Democrat said.
Read more 👇
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October 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
If your boss treats you like this, it’s time to sign a Union card.
We mourn the loss of Senator Ed Kennedy, a dedicated lawmaker, public servant, and leader. Sen. Kennedy was an incredible advocate for the people of Lowell. Our hearts go out to Senator Kennedy’s family and staff.
October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We mourn the loss of Senator Ed Kennedy, a dedicated lawmaker, public servant, and leader. Sen. Kennedy was an incredible advocate for the people of Lowell. Our hearts go out to Senator Kennedy’s family and staff.
BIG NEWS! Today, we amended the @massdems platform to support legislative staff’s right to unionize. Thanks to all the delegates at the State Convention who supported our amendment!
September 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
BIG NEWS! Today, we amended the @massdems platform to support legislative staff’s right to unionize. Thanks to all the delegates at the State Convention who supported our amendment!
Are you a delegate at the Mass Dems Convention? We need your help!
We’re fighting to amend the Party’s platform to recognize our right to unionize, but we need 500 signatures before 10:00 on Saturday. If we can count on you to sign, stop by the IBEW 2222 table tomorrow!
We’re fighting to amend the Party’s platform to recognize our right to unionize, but we need 500 signatures before 10:00 on Saturday. If we can count on you to sign, stop by the IBEW 2222 table tomorrow!
September 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Are you a delegate at the Mass Dems Convention? We need your help!
We’re fighting to amend the Party’s platform to recognize our right to unionize, but we need 500 signatures before 10:00 on Saturday. If we can count on you to sign, stop by the IBEW 2222 table tomorrow!
We’re fighting to amend the Party’s platform to recognize our right to unionize, but we need 500 signatures before 10:00 on Saturday. If we can count on you to sign, stop by the IBEW 2222 table tomorrow!
Once again, the House enacted a policy that directly affects our workplace, without staff input. This creates real challenges for already overworked staff, who will need to take on additional responsibilities with no adjustment to pay.
Mass. House announces hiring freeze in face of federal funding cuts - The Boston Globe
House Human Resources director Katherine Palmer described the freeze as “temporary” and "proactive."
www.bostonglobe.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Once again, the House enacted a policy that directly affects our workplace, without staff input. This creates real challenges for already overworked staff, who will need to take on additional responsibilities with no adjustment to pay.
Staffers, join us tonight at Democracy Brewing to celebrate 3 years of organizing!
May 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Staffers, join us tonight at Democracy Brewing to celebrate 3 years of organizing!
Are you a State House staffer? Join us next Wednesday at Democracy Brewing at 5:15 to celebrate our third year of organizing!
May 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Are you a State House staffer? Join us next Wednesday at Democracy Brewing at 5:15 to celebrate our third year of organizing!
Julie Su was at the SH today and made it abundantly clear: “All workers deserve to be able to form a union- full stop”
May 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Julie Su was at the SH today and made it abundantly clear: “All workers deserve to be able to form a union- full stop”
Reminder: As the House of Representatives votes on the FY26 budget, staffers are working ridiculous hours – and without any overtime pay.
A union can help with that.
A union can help with that.
April 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Reminder: As the House of Representatives votes on the FY26 budget, staffers are working ridiculous hours – and without any overtime pay.
A union can help with that.
A union can help with that.
On Tuesday, the House passed a new set of rules changing how they handle reports of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment – and how we, as staff, would report them. We believe these changes set us back. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/26/m...
For years, House leaders promised reforms to protect staff. Their new rules package goes backward, staff say. - The Boston Globe
State House members passed a rules package Tuesday to outsource the role of Equal Employment Officer to an independent contractor and relegate training to the House’s human resources and employee enga...
www.bostonglobe.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
On Tuesday, the House passed a new set of rules changing how they handle reports of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment – and how we, as staff, would report them. We believe these changes set us back. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/26/m...