IBEW 2222 Members to sponsor kids from Housing Families for a Day at Canobie Lake Park

 

Housing Families is working to end family homelessness by providing safe, temporary shelter and quality affordable housing, so families can remain together. 

Each summer, we take up a collection to help send children from Housing Families to Canobie Lake Park for a day. We are asking all members to donate to the IBEW 2222 Benevolent Fund via Venmo or PayPal below (or cash to your steward) to provide these kids with a day they won’t soon forget!

 

 

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

 

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Upcoming Standouts:

 

Standout: IBEW 2222 & NAGE will hold a standout for our endorsed candidate, Congressman Stephen Lynch
When: Tuesday, June 30th at 7:30 AM
Where: In front of our offices – 159 Thomas Burgin Parkway, Quincy

 

Standout: For our endorsed candidate, Congressman Stephen Lynch
When: Tuesday, June 30th, 4:45-6:15 PM
Where: Intersection of East Squantum St & Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy (Signs will be in Hummocks parking lot)

 

IBEW 2222 and NAGE were out in force last week for our endorsed candidate and friend of labor, Congressman Stephen Lynch. Steve doesn’t just support Organized Labor, he’s one of us, as a member of Ironworkers Local 7!

2222 was out as well for our endorsed candidate for the 6th Congressional District, Dan Koh.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to support our endorsed candidates – As always, we will support those who support us!

  

Meeting Reminder –  All regular monthly union meetings for IBEW Local 2222 will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month: Our next meetings will be held on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

 

Morning Informational Meeting – 8:30 AM via Zoom. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89451818030?pwd=OYnrBAqDekq3ngXrRtj1f0nXjE21Ba.1 

This virtual meeting is open to ALL members, especially those who work nights.

Executive Board Meeting – 1:00 PM at local 2222 offices.

C.O.P.E. Meeting – 5:00 PM at Boston Teachers’ Union Hall.

Monthly General Meeting – 6:00 PM at Boston Teachers’ Union Hall

 

Please stay informed and make every effort to attend.

 

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UPDATE: Harvard Graduate Student Union – UAW Local 5118 votes to end Strike, but their fight for a fair contract continues. CLICK HERE for press release

After 14 months of contract negotiations and nearly a year without an active contract, over 4,000 workers represented by the Harvard Graduate Students Union (HGSU-UAW Local 5118) launched a strike of indefinite length today. This move follows a strike authorization vote in which 79% of the union’s voting-eligible members participated, with 96% voting in favor. Graduate student workers will suspend teaching and research labor until Harvard’s bargaining team takes substantive action in addressing the union’s key issues: pay that keeps pace with the rising cost of living, recourse for harassment and discrimination, support for non-citizen students, protections for academic freedom, and “fair share fees” to equitably distribute the expenses of union representation, among others.

 

“We tried to have faith in the bargaining process, but, after 14 months, it has become clear that our only option is to strike,” said Evan Lemire, PhD Candidate in Population Health Sciences and union Executive Board member. “Our work is not sustainable and our community is not safe without the protections we are advocating for. Harvard must understand that the university is built on our labor, and that labor is not guaranteed.”

Local 2222 knows the difficulties of a strike, and we know what it feels like to have the support of fellow Union members. 2222 was on the line on day 1.

After a 58-year career, the last 38 as Business Manager of IBEW Local 2222, Myles Calvey has decided to step down from the job he loved, effective immediately. Every member and retiree of Local 2222 has benefited from Myles’s leadership, knowledge, and friendship.

There are not enough words to adequately express the immense gratitude we have for him. Congratulations, Myles, and we wish nothing but the best for you and your family as you embark on this next chapter of your life.

Per the IBEW Constitution, when an elected official vacates their position, the Local’s Executive Board shall appoint a successor to fulfill the remainder of the term.

The Executive Board of IBEW Local 2222 met this week and elected the following:

 

• Replacing Myles Calvey as Business Manager/Financial Secretary – Kevin Holland
• Replacing Kevin Holland as President – Paul English (Paul will continue as Assistant Business Manager)
• Replacing Keith Bonasoro as CO Representative on the Executive Board – Windy Hogan
• Business Manager Kevin Holland appointed Keith Bonasoro as Assistant Business Manager