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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

Ayanna Pressley, Jessica Tang, Darlene Lombos on Tuesday, December 18 2018 - 10:59am

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.

GBLC Recognized for Support of Local 26 Victory

Greater Boston Labor Council on Monday, December 17 2018 - 11:43am

Vice-President Darlene Lombos and Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rich Rogers with UNITE/HERE Local 26 President Brian Lang at victory celebration for the members of Local 26 after their successful six -week strike against Marriot Hotel properties in Boston. December 15, 2018 IBEW Local 103.

Greater Boston Labor Council Supports Boston College Graduate Employees Union - UAW

Greater Boston Labor Council on Friday, December 7 2018 - 2:48pm

Executive Secretary-Treasurer Richard Rogers joined the BC Graduate Employees Union (UAW) along with Senator Eldrige in delivering a petiton to Father William Leahy, President of Boston College urging him to stop the administrations retaliation against workers participating in unionization effforts.

Greater Boston Labor Council Honors Mayor Marty Walsh

Vanessa Snow on Monday, November 19 2018 - 11:07am

GBLC thanks its affiliated unions and community partners for gathering with us at our 15th Annual Banquet, held at IBEW Local 103 on Friday, November 9th.

Workers from AFSCME Local 944, 1199SEIU, Mass Nurses Association, UNITE HERE Local 26, Sprinklerfitters 550, New England Regional Council of Carpenters, Machinists Lodge 264, SEIU 32BJ and Boston Firefighters Local 718 shared meaningful remarks about how Mayor Walsh supported them in their fights for respect and dignity at work.

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