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December 13: Resident Board Member Training
When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 10am-12pm Register here: https://bit.ly/RMBT-dec13 This free two-hour virtual training is part of the Mel King Institute’s Public Housing Training Program. It is only open to residents who serve on the Board of their Local Housing Authority. As part of Mass Union’s partnership with MKI, Sarah Byrnes will be the trainer. The…
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Mass Union Statement on our Leadership
In May of 2023, in accordance with our bylaws, Mass Union held a Convention and board election. Because it is an odd-numbered year, the Directors (not Officers) were up for election. Twelve people ran for eight seats, representing the first time in recent memory that there were more interested parties than seats available. As a…
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Special Meeting with EOHLC about the Bond Bill
To all public housing residents: please join us on Friday, November 17 at 11am for a special meeting about the Governor’s Bond Bill! This bill proposes to provide $1.6 billion for capital repairs in state public housing. It would also help ensure that residents are protected during redevelopment. We’re very excited to discuss the bill…
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Fall Convention Photos
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Mass Union Fall 2023 Convention
Sponsored by October 28, 2023 Best Western, Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA Registration and Continental Breakfast will begin at 8am Programming will begin at 10am and wrap up at 5pm Spanish Interpretation will be provided Convention Flyer Spanish Convention Flyer Meet other tenants from across the state…
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Mass Union’s 2023-2024 Policy Agenda
Mass Union’s Policy Agenda – Summary October 10, 2023 Address the dangerous backlog of capital needs in public housing. Protect tenants during Redevelopment. In future budget cycles, fund the operating subsidy at needed levels. In state housing, increase Tenant Participation Funding to $25/unit/year. Enforce LTO participation regulations. Enforce and improve grievance regulations. Require resident participation…
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Online Training Series: Sustaining a Strong Local Tenant Organization
For public housing residents Choose between the Tuesday Morning or Wednesday Evening series (see below) Via Zoom This five-part training series will help you build confidence and skills to manage a successful Local Tenant Organization (LTO). Starting and sustaining an LTO is a lot of work, but Mass Union, MKI and our network of fellow…
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Gold Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Resident Patrons Sending 10+ Residents Resident Sustainers Sending 5+ Residents Resident Sponsors Sending 2+ Residents Attleboro Housing Authority Easthampton Housing Authority Northampton Housing Authority Cambridge Housing Authority Watertown Housing Authority
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Convention Agenda and Workshop Options
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM – Continental Breakfast (Ballroom Foyer) 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Convention Registration (Lobby) 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Morning Plenary (Salon DE) Special Speaker: Ed Augustus, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Reports from the Personnel, Finance, Membership and Policy Committees Mass Union Policy Agenda Priority…