Verizon Bargaining Update

The System Council T6 locals’ members in New England have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the tentative agreement to extend the Verizon contract.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this important process.

The System Council T6 locals’ members in New England have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the tentative agreement to extend the Verizon contract.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this important process.

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, April 1st, 2026
Morning Informational Meeting – 8:30 AM via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83245399376?pwd=dEVGVUExY0g5cmhvUStMM2pFWE9WUT09 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.
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
The IBEW is calling on all Massachusetts union members to mobilize in support of allowing state legislative staff to exercise their right to organize and vote on joining a union.
For nearly 50 years, legislative employees have been excluded from union rights that executive and judicial branch staff already have. A bill now before the Legislature would fix that outdated law and let House and Senate staff vote on forming or joining a union. This is the result of a six-year organizing campaign led by the IBEW and Boston Local 2222.
Legislative aides do meaningful work but face low pay, high turnover, and workplace issues that a union could help address. Union rights would mean a real voice on the job, fair wages, enforceable protections, and workplace stability.
The bill sits before the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and still must clear the full House and Senate — or legislative leaders could choose to voluntarily recognize a staff union today.
The Government Affairs Department has created the Support Union Rights for Legislative Staff Toolkit below. It includes a website posting, a letter campaign to Massachusetts state legislators, and a social media post with graphics.
This toolkit is also available on the IBEW Government Affairs website at ibewgov.org/take-action.
Support Union Rights for Legislative Staff Toolkit

“As a proud Massachusetts union member, I support state House and Senate staff’s fundamental right to join a union. Massachusetts state legislators can pass a bill to fix an outdated law that blocks this right. Or they can voluntarily recognize a staff union today. Support union rights for legislative staff by writing to your legislators. bit.ly/4iGAXPH”
Thanks for your continued support!
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Named in honor of longtime IBEW 2222 Business Agent Eddie Hastings, the Eddie Hastings Service Award will be presented to Local 2222 members who go above and beyond in service to others. Eddie lived to help others, both at his job and in all areas of his life. If you know of a member who exemplifies commitment to service, please fill out the nomination form below. All nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the Executive Board. Winners will receive a plaque, and have a $100 dollar donation in their name, and in Eddie’s memory, to a charity of their choice.
The IBEW 2222 Committee On Political Education (C.O.P.E.) discussed requests for endorsement and financial support for candidates seeking office. The committee has unanimously agreed to continue our policy of endorsing only those officials and candidates who actively support our organization and our efforts.
We are focusing our endorsements on Senate and Legislative candidates who have signed on to our Bills to organize State House Legislative staffers. Moreover, it is important for candidates to express their support for our bill aiming to extend unemployment benefits to striking workers. These bills are necessary not only for the long-term survival of our local but also for the well-being of our members and bargaining team in the event of a strike.
We believe that the success of these legislative efforts is crucial for our Union, and we invite you to join us in our efforts. Your support can make a significant impact on the success of our bills.
If you have not done so already, please consider joining COPE and contributing to these efforts. Your involvement will play a crucial role in advancing our cause and ensuring that we have elected officials who genuinely support the needs and concerns of our Members and their families.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact COPE at IBEW2222cope@gmail.com