11/26/2008 - 5:54pm
IBEW Organizer leaflets a Comcast techIBEW Organizers, along with technicians from the South Boston Garage, leafleted Comcast technicians in South Boston to highlight the many benefits of joining a Union.
If you know a Comcast technician, or should you have any contact with a Comcast technician, please refer them to IBEW Organizer Steve Smith 978-302-3690.
Thank You
South Boston technicians tell Comcast techs Union Yes
11/20/2008 - 2:14pm
The generosity of the membership of local 2222 never ceases to amaze. We once again held our annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit The New England Home For Little Wanderers and the families they serve.
Through your kindness, we collected and distributed well over $6,000 worth of food and money. Through your kind donations we were able to make this Thanksgiving Holiday a bit brighter for the neediest of our community. Thank You!
11/20/2008 - 1:33pm
Former Local 2222 member and steward Patty Harding needs our help. Her granddaughter Reese, pictured at left, has been treated for Neuroblastoma and she has no evidence of disease at this time.
As you may know we're launching 'Comics for a Cure' in Boston, January 9, 2009 to support the neuroblastoma pediatric cancer community nationwide by celebrating with an exclusive line up of headlining comedians here in Boston at the Cutler Majestic Theater. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation which funds research, clinical trials, and provides awareness, education and support for families affected by this nightmare.
Overall, tickets for the show are $55 general admission, $100 VIP/ orchestra, and there is a $40 student discount price (2 tickets at discount max) that can be purchased with ID at the theater's box office.
Thank you for all of your support.
Tracy Harding
Tracy.CFAC@hotmail.com
11/20/2008 - 12:06pm
The 51st Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. We are excited for another year of awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors. To qualify you must:
- Be a High School Senior planning to pursue a form of higher education next fall
- Sign up with the exam coordinator at you school by December 19, 2008
- Take the Labor History Exam on February 4, 2009
- Speak to Donna Berry at Local 2222 617-929-6010
- Download and complete the application & return to MA AFL-CIO no later than December 19, 2008
- Download and study the Mass Labor History Exam study guide
Click Here to Download the Application Click Here to Download the Exam Study Guide
Any questions can be directed to Donna Berry 617-929-6010
11/20/2008 - 9:09am
With college tuition costs skyrocketing and the economy plummeting, students from union families who are planning to go to college in 2009 should apply now for the Union Plus Scholarship Program. The program offers $150,000 in scholarships annually to union members, their spouses and dependents. This year, 108 students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each.
To download the application, please click HERE. Or send a postcard with your name, return address, telephone number and international union name to: Union Plus Education Foundation, c/o Union Privilege, P.O. Box 34800, Washington, D.C. 20043-4800. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2009.
Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has provided more than $2.5 million to help fulfill the educational dreams of students who represent millions of working families across the nation.
More than 5,200 applications were received last year in the annual scholarship program. All members of unions participating in the Union Plus programs (as well as their spouses and dependent children) are eligible to apply for scholarships.
In addition to demonstrating academic ability, applicants must submit essays of no more than 500 words describing their career goals, detailing their relationship with the union movement and explaining why they are deserving of a union scholarship.
You also must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Graduate school students also are eligible for Union Plus scholarships.
For more info please call Donna Berry 617-929-6010
11/13/2008 - 5:42pm
Registration is ongoing for Next Step. You can register On Line or by Telephone.
On Line registration will be October 20, 2008 to January 16, 2009. Click HERE and follow prompts for N.E. Registration.
Registration by Telephone will be January 5 thru January 16, 2009 by calling 1-877-268-4111 9 AM to 4 PM
Questions or Information can be directed to Jack Marshall, IBEW Co-Director at 508-460-4689 or Next Step Administration at 1-800-238-5455.
You must Register Again even if you have passed the Asset Test in the past.
