In a Massachusetts state election held on April 17th, Town of Ware DPW employees voted to join UPSEU.

After years of Teamster representation, and learning of UPSEU’s successes throughout the state, ...

SPRING is in the air and UPSEU - Unit 50, Southington Paraeducators, ABA Therapists, and EL Tutors have been busy little bees doing what they do best, which is helping and supporting others!

On March 15th, the unit made a sizeable donation to Wolcott Animal Control for $1,081.25, in Memory of Patty Holcomb, a veteran and beloved Paraeducator

UPSEU is pleased to announce a five-year contract extension between the Town of Seymour and the Seymour Supervisors bargaining unit. The agreement—which includes a wage market adjustment for every bargaining unit member—is a major accomplishment considering the trend in arbitration decisions and the state’s financial challenges. Amongst other benefits, the bargaining unit was able to obtain above market yearly wage increases, which are independent of the market adjustments; below market increases to medical insurance premiums during the term of the extension;

With 80% of unit members voting to approve the terms of a new contract, UPSEU’s custodial, grounds & maintenance, food service and transportation members now have a new agreement.

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UPSEU member and Public Works employee Scott Murphy, a driver for The Refuse Division in the City of New Haven, was issued a three day suspension without just cause. While during the normal course of his day consists of collecting refuse from residential neighborhoods, all refuse drivers are required to assist in snow removal operations during snow events.

UPSEU member and Public Works employee Scott Murphy, a driver for The Refuse Division in the City of New Haven, was issued a three day suspension without just cause. While during the normal course of his day consists of collecting refuse from residential neighborhoods, all refuse drivers are required to assist in snow removal operations during snow events.