SEIU 509 is not going to strike. Their website states that they are going to get what they need based on a bill being submitted by Rep Marty Walsh. Does anyone know more? … [Read more...]
Finally a fix for Human Services. Please contact your representatives!
I have worked in Human Services for over 20 years. I have been at one agency for 16 years. I am in charge of 13 homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Some of those homes have not had an increase in funding since 1987. These … [Read more...]
Romney quits race
He says he has to stand down so the GOP will be stronger. He says if he stays in the race Barack or Hillary might win. … [Read more...]
Just Watched the Kennedys endoresement
Ted Kennedy just handed the tourch of JFK to Obama. Kennedy made it clear that the lack of experience narrative is hollow. He mentioned some of the things that Obama has accomplished and said that Obama would be ready to be president on Day … [Read more...]
MassAlliance training
It seemed like several BMG posters were going to the training. Does anybody want to tell us how it went? I would have gone but didn't find out about it until too late … [Read more...]
Need to change the way DMR is funded
The passage of Senate Bill 65 would change the way rates are calculated. Providers are currently required to bid to an agency's, i.e. DMR, pre-set contract prices. These prices are based on the agency's budgetary considerations and bear no … [Read more...]
4th Middlesex Race Bob Peter’s website
Just wanted to make sure everyone has the link to Bob's website. … [Read more...]
EQUAL MARRIAGE
As the Globe reported this morning, it is still possible that the anti-equality amendment may still be voted onto the ballet when the next Con Con reconvenes in June. Why are the big GLBT organizations still trying to turn a handful of … [Read more...]
Meeting in Medford for Marriage Equality
There will be a meeting on February 27th, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Medford Unitarian Universalist Church at 147 High Street to organize against the initiative amendment to ban same-sex marriages. Only 50 votes are needed to advance the … [Read more...]
A Personal Appeal – Help to Defeat the Anti-gay Constitutional Amendment
They are asking their parishioners to fight to take away civil marriage rights for same-sex couples. What they dont say is that the Goodridge decision does not affect churches, which retain the same latitude they have always had to … [Read more...]