RIP Mike Driscoll

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of retiree Mike Driscoll, formerly of the Newburyport garage. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, January 31st from 2 to 5 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, immediately followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 5 P.M. Donations in his memory can be made to American Lung Association. Please keep Mike and his family in your prayers.

https://obituaries.newburyportnews.com/obituary/michael-driscoll-1087061328

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Boston Bruins Alumni Hockey Tickets!

The Bridge Club of Greater Lowell will be presenting the Boston Bruins Alumni vs the Middlesex Sheriff’s Hockey Team.  Proceeds and sponsorships will go to support the 501(c)(3) charity organization that provides a safe place for those in recovery.  Local 2321 has tickets to the game available free to our members.  The game is Sunday, January 15th at 2pm at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell.  First come, first served, so call the union hall to reserve yours.


https://www.bridgeclubofgreaterlowell.org/hockey.html

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Thank You!

Huge thanks to an anonymous donor who donated $200 to the Local!

We were able to pay it forward and donate $100 to My Brothers Table and $100 to Merrimack Valley Food Bank!

You are all amazing, thank you!

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Retiree Luncheon

When: Wednesday October 12, 2022 11AM – 3PM
Where: Lenzi’s, 810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut, MA 01826
Cost: $30.00 per person

RSVP by October 7, 2022 to Steve Sousa 978-337-2051

Guest Speakers

  • Craig Fields
  • Representative from United Health Care
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Hawthorne Teachers Federation (HTF) Needs You!

Hi all,

Our union siblings in the Hawthorne Teachers Federation (HTF) are in need of help. As of June 30th 2022, educators of the Essex Agricultural and Technical School in Danvers have been without a contract.

With teachers facing unfair working conditions with class loads much too large, their union has attempted to bring in the community for support. Approaching bargaining with a community based platform, they have been collecting input from all members of the school community: students, parents, and teachers. From this HTF has presented a platform to the management which would allow them to communicate with all of the stakeholders in the school district. Management was unhappy with this approach and is refusing to bargain with HFT unless they agree to a gag order preventing them from sharing information about their negotiations with the school community, including parents and students.

After many sessions demanding for smaller class sizes and to include the community in negotiations, they continue to be rejected by management. That is why the Hawthorne Teachers Federation is calling on the community and fellow union siblings to support them in a standout.

Next Tuesday, September 13th, at 5:00pm the standout will be held at 565 Maple Street, Danvers, MA 01937. If you have any questions or need a ride please reach out!

NOTE: if you can arrive closer to 4:30pm, they would appreciate it!

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