AFSCME Council 93

Members of Local 3434 in Lynnfield moving emergency dispatch equipment into the new state of the art Public Safety Dispatch Center in Lynnfield Town Hall.

Last night, dozens of members from AFSCME Local 1067 MA Higher Education, Local 24, Local 17, and Massachusetts Community College Council were out in force at the Greenfield Community College Board of Trustees' meeting to protest proposed layoffs. These layoffs would would impact Local 1067 members in IT, facilities, accountants, campus police, clerical workers – many of whom work directly with students every day, from admissions through graduation. At the same time layoffs for staff and instructors who work directly with students are being discussed, administrator costs and salaries at the college are skyrocketing- up 92% since 2013.

During National EMS Week, we honor the professionals who provide us with emergency medical services and save countless lives every day. EMS workers put their lives in harm’s way to save our lives. They are the first responders who show up before anyone else in times of crisis.