The status and program increases for New England Work & Family for 2024 are as follows:

• Respite stays the same $250 per quarter for copayments and subsidizes the cost of the additional uses over the allotted Verizon offering of 80 hours.
• Wellness remains the same at $500 for January through July.
• College book reimbursement increases to $1200 for the year.
• Elder care reimbursement increases to $500 per quarter.
• After-school activities reimbursement increases to $500 per school year.
• Summer camp reimbursement stays the same at $500 per child.
• DCRF remains the same based on income:
  • Income under $75,000 a year, $20 per day, per child, for a total of $1040.
  • Income of $75,000 to $100,000, $10 a day per child for a total of $1040.
  • Income of $100,000 to $200,000, $5 a day per child for a total of $1040.

This is a monthly program and unlike the other programs is not taxable up to $5000, if no other program is utilized.

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 

Verizon has gone to a vendor for license verification. Below is a response to a request for information the IBEW System Council T6 received from Verizon. Please see your steward or call the office at 617-929-6000 with any questions.

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Rally Monday, March 25th – 12 PM / Picket Lines M-F 10 AM – 4 PM

 

The graduate workers of Boston University need OUR help to support their more vulnerable members, and win a fair contract!

The Boston University Graduate Workers Union is made up of 3,500 graduate workers who teach, grade, advise students, conduct research, plan courses and programs, serve on committees, and fulfill administrative roles, among others. They are fighting to secure a good contract for thousands of hardworking grads across the two campuses of Boston University. 

Bargaining in June 2023.  The administration has given little confidence that they are negotiating in good faith, and has shown that they would rather delay. BUGWU negotiators have met with University administrators on 14 occasions and proposed 31 articles, covering items for inclusion in a contract. BU Administration has provided counter-proposals to just 9, all of which substantively reiterate current University policy and thereby fail to respond to BUGWU proposals. Significantly, 20 BUGWU articles remain unaddressed.

Please join the Rally on Monday, March 25th at Noon – Marsh Plaza (735 Commonwealth Ave, Boston).

Click HERE to donate to their strike fund.

2222 Members – Thanks for all you do!

 

Please Note – All of our tickets have been reserved.
If you did not receive a confirmation email, you do not have a ticket.
Additional tickets can be purchased through the MA AFL-CIO

 

Please join us for Union Night with the Dropkick Murphys – Friday, March 15th

5 PM Pre-Concert VIP Private Event – 7 PM Concert – MGM Music Hall, 2 Lansdowne St, Boston

We have limited tickets available, which will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis. Reserve your ticket today!