Postal Workers Union Rally
Tuesday, June 6th, at Noon
25 Dorchester Ave, Boston – Across from the Postal Facility
Local 2222’s Next Union Meetings Are Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Meeting Reminder – All regular monthly union meetings for IBEW Local 2222 will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month:
Morning Informational Meeting – 8:30 AM via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82915746285 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 Teacher’s Union Hall.
Monthly General Meeting – 6:00 PM at Boston Teacher’s Union Hall
Please stay informed and make every effort to attend.
Verizon Members – New England Work & Family Committee
The New England Work and Family is a joint committee comprised of Union and Company representatives and supported by funds obtained through contract negotiations with each Collective Bargaining Agreement. The New England Work and Family Committee is committed to providing resources to our members to help you live a healthy, fulfilling life. Some of the current programs and promotions include:
Greater Goods Blood Pressure Monitor – Tracking and controlling your blood pressure is an essential part of staying healthy. The Greater Goods Blood Pressure Monitor measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as pulse with a single button. An irregular heartbeat sensor alerts you to any issues. The large, inverted, backlit LCD display with oversized numbers makes reading measurements the easiest and the adjustable cuff comfortably fits almost all arm sizes. It’s compatible with two users, storing up to 60 measurements for each. The kit includes a durable carrying case, 4 AAA batteries and a wall plug.
Summer Camp Reimbursement – The IBEW/Verizon New England Work & Family Committee summer camp reimbursement program runs June 18th and August 26th, 2023. The IBEW/Verizon NE Work and Family summer camp program provides funding to enrich members’ school-aged children’s summer experiences.
If your application is accepted, you may be reimbursed for up to $500.00 per your dependent’s summer camp expenses. Reimbursement covers the costs for overnight summer camps and summer day camp programs. This enables your dependents to enjoy the outdoors, or participate in an athletic camp during the summer. Please note: All Summer Camp reimbursements received from this program are taxable.
Health & Wellness Reimbursement – The New England Work and Family Committee recognize that your health is important. Regular exercise and weight management have been shown to improve fitness, reduce stress, and fight obesity, however, memberships can be expensive to purchase. The New England Work & Family Committee wants to help you by reimbursing eligible employees for gym memberships or weight management, exercise equipment, and mindfulness and stress management programs such as massage, and acupuncture, up to $500.00 from January-June 2023. Please note: All Health and Wellness reimbursements received from this program are taxable. All applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2023.
For applications or more information on these and other programs please visit www.NewEnglandWorkAndFamily.com
2222 Brother Needs Our Help
Please help us support the family of our Union Brother Jim Karos. Jim was unfortunately diagnosed with liver cancer in October and has a tough fight ahead of him. Our goal is to ease the financial burden on his wife Claire and his daughters as they care for Jim.
Please CLICK HERE to donate – Thank You!
Problems with Davis Vision Insurance
If any 2222 Verizon members are experiencing problems with Davis Vision insurance no longer being accepted, please Let Us Know by clicking this link and providing the requested information. We are working to get this issue resolved. Thank You!
Our Organizing Drive at the State House Moves Forward With Filing of Legislation
IBEW 2222 has been working to organize the legislative staff at the Massachusetts State House. Presently, legislative staff are not included in the list of public employees permitted to unionize under the Massachusetts Labor Relations Act, though employees in the executive and judicial branches are.
The staff reached out to us in 2019 to discuss the possibility of forming a union. We continued working with them throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and shortly after the State House reopened last year, we reached a strong majority of Senate staff who signed cards wishing to join the MA State House Employee Union @BeaconHillUnion, represented by IBEW 2222. We then began collecting cards from House staff, and continue to work toward a majority in that chamber.
Yesterday, Senator John Keenan @SenJohnFKeenan and Representative Patrick Kearney @RepKearney filed bills to extend collective bargaining rights to MA legislative staff. This marks a critical step in our organizing effort. The legislation, An Act to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees, simply provides the legislative staff the same right as every other worker in the Commonwealth, the right to decide for themselves whether or not they would like to organize.
Special thanks to our cosponsors as well:
| Name | District / Address |
| Patrick Joseph Kearney | 4th Plymouth - Lead Sponsor |
| Kevin J. Holland, IBEW Local 2222 AFL-CIO | 159 Burgin Parkway, 3rd Floor, Quincy, MA 02169 |
| Rebecca L. Rausch | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Samantha Montaño | 15th Suffolk |
| David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf | 17th Worcester |
| Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida | 7th Plymouth |
| James B. Eldridge | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | 27th Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | 16th Middlesex |
| Christopher Richard Flanagan | 1st Barnstable |
| David F. DeCoste | 5th Plymouth |
| James K. Hawkins | 2nd Bristol |
| Marc R. Pacheco | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| James C. Arena-DeRosa | 8th Middlesex |
| Margaret R. Scarsdale | 1st Middlesex |
| Russell E. Holmes | 6th Suffolk |
| Mike Connolly | 26th Middlesex |
| Name | District/Address |
| John F. Keenan | Norfolk and Plymouth - Lead Sponsor |
| Michael D. Brady | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Anne M. Gobi | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Walter F. Timilty | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Michael O. Moore | Second Worcester |
| Rebecca L. Rausch | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| James B. Eldridge | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul R. Feeney | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Paul W. Mark | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Patrick M. O'Connor | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Marc R. Pacheco | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
We look forward to working with all elected officials and organized labor to ensure this legislation becomes law.
Below is the press release announcing the filing.
Press Release Union Bill File - Final 1
Press Release Union Bill File - Final 2