Workers' Rights 
Posted by Dennis Fischman a 3:18 pm on April 30, 2009
With summer just around the corner and tens of thousands of young people entering the workforce in Massachusetts, Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed May "Safe Jobs for Youth Month" to focus attention on preventing workplace injuries and deaths.…
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 3:15 pm on April 22, 2009
The Board of Directors of the Somerville Teachers Association (STA) voted to endorse HR 676 at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
"Health care reform is finally on the national agenda," said Linda Vitiello, President of the Somerville Teachers Association. "We are excited to be part of a national grassroots movement for Medicare for All and H.R. 676 and to join with so many other labor organizations that support it."…
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 9:57 pm on April 5, 2009
A small group of union members converged on the Rite Aid drugstore in Davis Sq. on Friday, April 3 to condemn the company's abuse of workers' rights and urge Congress to pass the "Employee Free Choice Act" -- a law backed by President Barack Obama that would better protect employees who want to form unions by limiting employer interference in the process.…
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 5:59 pm on April 2, 2009
Rite Aid has been abusing the rights of employees – and provides a "textbook example" of why Congress should pass the "Employee Free Choice Act," reform legislation that would better protect employees who want to form unions by limiting employer interference in the process.
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 11:33 pm on January 23, 2009
This event is an opportunity for Somerville youth and community partners to meet in person, build community, and discuss how Somerville can become a safer and welcoming place for everyone. At the event, our youth members will present personal stories, and sit in small dialogue groups with adults.
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Posted in Announcements, Immigration, Neighborhoods and Squares, Schools and Youth, Workers' Rights | 1 Comment »
Posted by Dennis K. Fischman a 6:57 pm on November 10, 2008
One week ago, Somerville went overwhelmingly for Obama-Biden. To keep the promises made by the Obama campaign, the Obama Administration will need all the help it can get. We in Somerville should do our part to help--and to keep the politicians honest.
Here is a very partial and incomplete list of campaign promises that I think Obama should keep:
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 12:12 am on October 13, 2008
From an Oct 12th article on Boston.com: Romulo Santos of Somerville headed off to work Sept. 9 at a Wal-Mart in Walpole as usual. But that day he was electrocuted on the job. Some might consider the 47-year-old Brazilian native's death a freak accident, but local advocates say that for many immigrant workers, the risk of injury is all too real. Tufts University, Cambridge Health Alliance, and five Somerville community groups have come together to raise awareness of occupational health risks and to teach people their rights.
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Posted by Bill@SCAT a 3:21 pm on August 7, 2008
Fred Berman and Bill Bumpus interviewed a student at Tufts University about the ongoing contract negotiations between the Janitors at Tufts and the subcontractor for the school. If you would like to hear what Kevin Dillon has to say about the "Janitors Alliance" please click the link that will take you to the
new blog for the Progressive Voices television show cablecast on Somerville Community Access Television. Channel 3 on the Comcast and RCN cable systems in Somerville.
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Posted by Kevin Dillon a 11:10 pm on July 23, 2008
Come out to a rally on Wednesday to tell Tufts University to respect its workers and ensure they receive the just wages and full-time work that they deserve!
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 11:34 pm on July 7, 2008
SEIU 615 26 West St Boston MA 02111
For Immediate Release:
Media Contact:
Max Goldman Roxana Rivera
Maxwell.Goldman@tufts.edu Rrivera@seiu615.org
Phone
W: 617-878-7559 C: 860-917-1742 W: 617-878-7458 C: 401-965-3555
Tufts Janitors and the Somerville Community Stand United
Who: Contracted Janitors at Tufts University…
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Posted by eila a 11:12 pm on June 26, 2008
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is gathering public input for a study of emerging issues and trends affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Information gathered will be used in the development of NCD's next annual progress report to the President and Congress, "National Disability Policy: A Progress Report," which is required by Section 401(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
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Posted by Kevin Dillon a 2:25 pm on May 16, 2008
Hi, my name is Kevin and I'm a full-time student at Tufts University, where I started a student group, the Jumbo Janitor Alliance. The group focuses on bringing Tufts janitors more into the Tufts community. The janitors are currently in contract negotiations with their employer, the cleaning contractor ABM/One Source.
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