Greater Boston Labor Council

160 unions representing over 90,000 members in Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lexington, Lincoln, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Needham, Newton, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn.

 

Endorsed Candidates for 2019 Municipal Elections

Please see below for the 2019 endorsed candidates.

Boston Union Activists Celebrate Workers Memorial Day

Large crowds gathered around the State House to celebrate Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2019. 

Victory for UFCW at Stop & Shop

This tremendous victory for the UFCW and their courageous members is one the entire Massachusetts and Greater Boston labor communities can savor and share.

GBLC STANDS UP FOR YOUNG WORKERS SEEKING A VOICE AT WORK WITH UAW AT HARVARD​​​

 

Executive ST Rogers speaks out for union rights at Harvard. 

Recent News

GBLC Stands strong with Macy’s Workers in Downtown Crossing

On February 28th a strong contingent of labor supporters joined the UFCW to protest the lack of progress in negotiations with Macy's department stores. Among the labor speakers were Jeff Bollen, President of UFCW Local 1445, GBLC ST Rich Rogers, Steve Tolman, President of the Mass AFL-CIO and Brian Doherty, the leader of the Boston Building Trades Council. 

TOLMAN AND ROGERS RALLY WITH FEDERAL WORKERS IN BOSTON

As the government shutdown drags on, some 7,800 federal workers across Massachusetts aren’t receiving a paycheck—even as many are forced to report for work. Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven A. Tolman (TCU/IAM), Greater Boston Labor Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rich Rogers (IUPAT) and Sen.

Congratulations to the courageous members of USW Locals 12012 and 12003 for reaching a tentative agreement with National Grid

Congratulations to the courageous members of USW Locals 12012 and 12003 for reaching a tentative agreement with National Grid.Also a shout out for two tough, principled leaders Joe Kirylo and John Buonopane along with their International Union Rep. Steve Finnigan for keeping their members strong and united through over six months without paychecks or health benefits.

Boston Globe Op-Ed: Governor Baker, it’s time to hold gas utilities accountable

from december 18th Boston Globe: 
OP-ED CO-WRITTEN BY GBLC VICE PRESIDENT DARLENE LOMBOS, BTU PRESIDENT JESSICA TANG, AND CONGRESSWOMAN-ELECT AYANNA PRESSLEY ASKING GOV.
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We Need a Better NAFTA

The new NAFTA is another corporate handout. It won't stem the outsourcing of good jobs or protect the rights of working people. Tell Congress the new NAFTA isn't good enough.

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Recently introduced legislation would provide needed protections for health care and social services workers from violence on the job. Tell Congress to support an OSHA workplace violence standard.

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Stop Wage Theft in Massachusetts

In today's economy, where employers increasingly subcontract or outsource core parts of their business to other companies, wage theft has overwhelmed the capacity of our existing labor laws and enforcement mechanisms.Urge your Senator and Representative co-sponsor vital wage theft legislation. 

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