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SEIU 509, along with Stephanie’s Family and Friends, MassCOSH, and the NASW, is holding a series of vigils across the state to honor the life of Stephanie Moulton, a human service worker who lost her life while providing care last January. Click here for more info

In December, we launched the OSHA-10 construction outreach class and the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) lead-safe work practices course to provide workers with critical information they need to identify hazards and speak up about the need for safety measures. Click here more of the article. Click here for scheduling and more information on the trainings.

Now in its second year, the Annual Massachusetts Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest engages teens 14-18 years old in designing a poster for cash prizes and involves youth across the Commonwealth as judges. Winners receive a $500 prize for first place, $300 for second, and $100 for third prize. Click here for more info.

On December 20, 40 workers, union leaders, elected officials and community organizers sang, chanted and raised signs outside Discover Marble and Granite in Millbury to shine a spotlight on the company its refusal to pay workers overtime.

On December 2, the Americorps Massachusetts Promise Fellowship (MPF) recognized MassCOSH Youth Coordinator Nancy Luc for her "extraordinary commitment" to youth development with the Red Wagon Award. (Click here for more info on MPF)