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New England Work and Family Survey

The New England Work and Family Committee has sent out a new survey to get ideas for new programs that would be popular with Verizon employees.  The survey was sent out via company email.  

The committee already offers programs that reimburse expenses for dependent care, summer camp, wellness programs and gym memberships, elder-care, and after-school activities fees. These programs are funded through union-negotiated terms with Verizon, and are there to help with life expenses.  

Please take time to participate in the survey so we can offer even more new and different programs that appeal to more members.  When you participate in the survey you are also enrolled in a chance to win a new Apple Watch.  Please take some time and offer your thoughts so New England Work and Family can do more for you.

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Local 2321 Merchandise

We have received some requests from members about ordering sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. using our Local number.

Merchandise with IBEW Local 2321 logo and/or number may only be ordered through the vendor we are using and with designs that we have authorized.

Here is the information for the vendor we are using; Members can contact Ed directly – he will be able to advise which artwork is the approved artwork:

Ed King
800-745-4031 X269
www.promoteunions.com

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The Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship Information

The Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program is in its 65th year. Through the program, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and affiliated unions are proud to award financial resources to high school students pursuing trade union programs or college/university study. ­The Massachusetts AFL-CIO administers half a million dollars of scholarship awards on behalf of unions and labor councils throughout the state. Individual awards range from $500 to $16,000.

Key Dates for 2022-2023

  • December 16, 2022: Last day to register. All applications must be received by 5pm to be eligible to take the scholarship exam.
  • February 6, 2023-February 10, 2023: Scholarship exam is administered at high schools across Massachusetts. Schools will administer the exam online within the timeframe provided. Students must check with their exam proctor for testing time and location.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, students must be a senior in high school and take the Labor History Exam. The Massachusetts AFL-CIO publishes a Labor History Study Guide, which covers a broad range of the history of working people organizing for justice in the United States. 

The Labor History Exam is administered once per year, and awardees are determined by the Scholarship Committee of the MA AFL-CIO. The Scholarship Committee consists of current and retired union members. 

All Massachusetts high school seniors are eligible to compete for certain awards. Additionally, students with a family or personal union affiliation are eligible for awards given by their family’s specific local union or central labor council. About 2,000 students take the exam annually to compete for a scholarship.

For links to key dates, application & eligibility, registration, study guide, study tools, FAQ’s please visit www.massaflcio.org/scholarships.

If you have additional questions, please call the hall 978-683-2321. 

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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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