Emerson Staff Union

2021 Fundraisers

Written by Admin on June 18th, 2021June 18th, 2021.

The Emerson College Staff Union believes that Black Lives Matter, that police violence against Black and Brown communities must stop, that racism is systemic and must be dismantled.

In honor of Juneteenth, we’re calling on our members to support and uplift two organizations who do important work in our communities: League of Women for Community Service and Families for Justice as Healing. We know it’s been a hard year for everyone, but if you have the means, please donate to one or both these organizations. Please visit our fundraising pages to learn more and donate:

2021 Fundraiser – Families for Justice as Healing

2021 Fundraiser – League of Women for Community Service

A zoom session showing a gallery of smiling SEIU members who all have a "Local 888 SEIU" background.

A Message to Students from the Emerson Staff Union

Written by Admin on April 20th, 2021April 20th, 2021.

Originally posted on November 24, 2020.

“We Should be Getting That Back”: Staff Union Seeks Reinstatement of Benefits as Pandemic Endures

Written by Admin on December 2nd, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Domenic Conte via The Berkeley Beacon / “Members of Emerson’s staff union are vying to return to their hard-earned pre-pandemic financial safeguards after enduring a semester without the benefits they sacrificed to the college to help ward off . . .”

Staff Union Thanks Student Body for Vigilance This Semester

Written by Admin on November 25th, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Erin Clossey via Emerson Today / “Emerson’s staff union, SEIU Post 888, sent students a video to students on Wednesday, November 25, giving thanks for their care and sacrifice in keeping the COVID-19 caseload at bay during the fall semester.”

Staff Union Launches Fundraiser in Support of Black Communities in Boston

Written by Admin on June 19th, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Charlie McKenna via The Berkeley Beacon / “The Emerson College Staff Union launched a fundraising campaign Friday for two local charities led by Black Americans. The union is focusing on Violence in Boston, an organization that supports victims . . .”

Leadership’s Response to Current and Ongoing Systemic Racism

Written by Admin on June 2nd, 2020June 9th, 2020.

Dear Friends, Here we are. Once again searching for the right words, the right way to feel to overcome hopelessness and fear. This is the second time in a matter of months that we are moved to write to you about racism that is hurting our community and our nation. Do we keep it professional? […]

Emerson Staff Union Hosts Valentine’s Meet and Greet

Written by Admin on February 24th, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Melissa Rosales via The Berkeley Beacon / “On this week’s episode of The Beacon, we speak with the Emerson Staff Union, with producer Melissa Rosales, Christopher Wilson, a union member from the journalism department, and Dennis Levine, Emerson . . .”

We Support Staff Members Joining the Union

Written by Admin on February 19th, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Editorial Staff via The Berkeley Beacon / “[B]y encouraging staff to join the Union so that they can list their demands and work toward creating an improved working environment, we can change how the school treats an indispensable part of our community.”

Staff Union Seeks New Members at Valentine’s Day Meet and Greet

Written by Admin on February 16th, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Dana Gerber via The Berkeley Beacon / “The Emerson College Staff Union hosted a Valentine’s Day meet-and-greet at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery on Stuart Street Friday . . .”

Emerson Staff Union Begins First Targeted Organizing Effort

Written by Admin on February 8th, 2020March 17th, 2021.

by Dana Gerber via The Berkeley Beacon / “The Emerson Staff Union passed out nearly 60 handwritten invitations to a Valentine’s Day meet-and-greet event to staff members in non-unionized departments on Friday in an effort to recruit more members.”

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