Warning that severe state budget cuts would only worsen the effects of the COVID-19 crisis and impair our economy’s recovery, the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition of community groups, faith-based organizations, and labor unions are launching the ‘Invest in Our Recovery’…
Month: July 2020
Wood Works: A Tradition of Business and Civic Excellence
Rick Wood became well known to the Lynn business community through his exceptional leadership as chair of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a tremendous asset to the organization and helped mentor new business owners in the city.…
Encore Re-Opens Doors With No Issues
The sounds of Frank Sinatra music or sultry Peggy Lee tunes in the Encore Boston Harbor resort had been off since March until this past week – as employees began to return for training in the run up to last…
New Study Examines Diversity of Civic Workforce
The people who work for Massachusetts cities and towns are overwhelmingly whiter and older than the communities or region that they serve, creating a looming diversity challenge as public employees retire, according to a study released this week by the…
SEIU Endorses Biden for President
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), 32BJ, on Monday endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling him a leader with a plan to make it easier for millions of workers to join unions. In making the announcement, they also noted his…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Sanchez Named to The College of Saint Rose Spring 2020 Dean’s List Congratulations to Emy Diaz Sanchez of Lynn for being named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose! Full-time undergraduate students who complete a…
Massachusetts Postal Workers Executive Board Endorses Sen. Ed Markey
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) of Massachusetts Executive Board announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. The American Postal Workers Union is an AFL-CIO affiliate that represents over 200,000 USPS employees and retirees,…
Going on a Vacation? Pack Your Bags, Set the GPS…and Get a COVID Test
Travelling this summer will be awkward at best, but a breath of fresh air on a much-needed getaway for residents who have been under long quarantines will also be necessary – awkward or not. But it won’t come without proof…
When Did the U.S. go from First to Worst?
For those of us of the Baby Boom generation, it was unquestionable that the United States was “the best” country in the world. Despite the war in Vietnam, Watergate, recessions, 9/11, and other setbacks, America continued to be a global…
Name Change Was a Long Time Coming
The decision this week by the Washington Redskins to change its team name was long, long, LONG overdue. The term “redskin” is — and always has been — a racist reference to Native Americans. For anyone who doubts that notion,…