Mass Union is very excited to head down to Quincy on August 17, 2023, for a Local Tenant Organization (LTO) Support Session! All public housing residents are welcome. We will focus on the following:

• Building power through strength in numbers (Spaghetti Power!)
• LTO bylaws
• Prioritizing issues
• Listening skills

Whether you are trying to start an LTO or simply looking to refresh your knowledge, please join us. Here are the details:

LTO Support Session
Thursday, August 17, 10am-3pm
Quincy Housing Authority
80 Clay Street, Quincy, 02170

Breakfast and lunch will be provided – please plan to arrive by 9:30
Stay tuned for information about parking
Cantonese-English Interpretation will be provided

 — Registration is now closed — 

SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER. Contact us for support at 617.825.9750.

Thursday, August 10, 10am-11am
Zoom information will be provided after you register

Join Mass Union on August 10 to share your Stewardship and Success Stories! While there are many challenges for Local Tenant Organizations in public housing, there has also been a lot of success and stewardship. Residents live on the property 24/7 and often take important steps to care for the buildings and the community. Residents:

• Clean hallways and common areas
• Plant gardens and maintain outdoor areas
• Organize formal and informal social gatherings
• Help each other with rides and other support
• Read more in Mass Union’s 2006 Stewardship Report

When residents work together, they can accomplish all this and more. LTOs have won:

• Better maintenance and sanitation
• New kitchens and bathrooms
• Respectful treatment
• And more!

Join us to lift up and celebrate these and other successes!

— Registration is now closed —

Who: 800 – 1,000 people! Tenants and our allies from GBIO and other groups
What: Rally for Housing Justice
Where: Temple Israel in Boston
When: June 26, 7pm
Why: To raise our voices in support of capital funds for public housing

Free parking, handicapped accessibility, and ample seating will be provided. Food trucks will likely be available and music and celebration will begin at 6pm. Join us then before the formal action begins at 7!

More information coming soon! Contact Lisa Copeland with questions about transportation or other matters (lisa@massunion.org, 617.825.9750).

Join us on June 16, 2023 at 11am to discuss REDEVELOPMENT of Public Housing.

Redevelopment occurs when a Local Housing Authority partners with other organizations, such as for-profit developers and Community Development Corporations, to redevelop a building.

Tenants have many feelings and thoughts about this process. Please join us on June 16 to review our REDEVELOPMENT BILL OF RIGHTS and provide your input on this important document.

On June 26, Mass Union will testify about a bill that will protect tenants during and after redevelopment.

Download the REDEVELOPMENT BILL OF RIGHTS here.

Coming Up! Mass Union’s next
Open Zoom for Residents and Affiliates

Thursday, May 25, 10am – 12pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/8535148848
Phone: 301-715-8592, ID: 853 514 8848

Friday, April 14, 2023, 9am-10am
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8535148848
Phone: 301-715-8592, ID: 853 514 8848

Mass Union Affiliates can apply for a scholarship to attend our Convention! Read all about it here.

Join us on Zoom on April 14 at 9am as we draw names in a raffle to distribute the scholarships. We have a very generous pool of scholarship funds and hope everyone who applies will be awarded one.

Thursday, April 20, 2023, 10am-11am
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8535148848
Phone: 301-715-8592, ID: 853 514 8848

Join Mass Union affiliates and other residents to learn about our upcoming Convention, Board Election, and important news for residents. Bring questions and comments!

May 5, 2023 – May 7, 2023
Best Western, Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough

Mass Union affiliates and all Massachusetts public housing residents are encouraged to join us at our annual Spring Convention! Please contact us with any questions.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now closed.

AGENDA

Please click here to see the agenda.

Attendance Options

Option	Cost Per Resident	Includes
1. Convention Only Registration Deadline: April 26 Non-Resident Cost: $200	$180	Continental Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday Lunch both days Jack Cooper Retirement Gala
2. Convention + Saturday Stay Registration Deadline: April 19	Single Occupancy: $350	Restaurant Breakfast on Sunday Lunch both days Jack Cooper Retirement Gala Saturday night hotel room
	Double Occupancy: $280 per person ($560 total)
3. Convention + Friday and Saturday Stay Registration Deadline: April 19	Single Occupancy: $500	Restaurant Breakfast Saturday and  Sunday  Lunch both days Jack Cooper Retirement Gala Friday and Saturday night hotel room
	Double Occupancy: $355 per person ($710 total)