GOING FORWARD IN 2012

January 25th, 2012

In some ways, the Governor’s 2013 Budget sets a general direction he wishes to take the state.  We are currently reviewing the details.

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DTA HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE, EXEC. ORDER 511

January 25th, 2012

This local is looking for interested members, from the different offices of DTA, to serve on the Health and Safety Committee (Executive Order 511). Read more »

DMH TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL & OTHER CHANGES

January 24th, 2012

The Commissioner of DMH, today, announced the closing of  Taunton State Hospital, to be effective 12/31/2012.  All of the Union Representatives present at the Taunton meeting were in agreement that we did not like the decision and would work together to attempt to keep the facility open and available for the residents and families from the South East.  Staff will have been told of the decision by the end of the day.  Patients are also being informed today.

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2011 IN REVIEW

January 4th, 2012

Two Thousand and Eleven has been a turning point for Massachusetts state employees.  Much has happened around us, Nationally.  NAGE, in turn, has acted locally, but with an eye toward the bigger picture-the Labor Movement in America and the World. Read more »

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

December 20th, 2011

Happy Holidays from your Executive Board and from everyone at NAGE.

Attached is your Successor Agreement to the Contract, that sets forth the salary increases going forward to 2014.   Successor Agreement 2011-2014

In the spirit of this Holiday Season we wish you peace, happiness and harmony in the workplace.







New Members

Welcome to SEIU/NAGE Local 282, a union that puts its members first. We take seriously your economic well-being and the well-being of your family. 
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