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Mass Union Speaks at Housing Bond Bill Release Event
Mass Union Board Member Nicole Beckles gave remarks at the release of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s new Housing Bond Bill, called the Affordable Homes Act. Mass Union is encouraged by news about the bill and looks forward to reading it in full. See photos and statement below. Congratulations to Nicole and Mass Union! Statement on the…
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Mass Union Meeting with Housing Secretary Ed Augustus
On September 27, members of the Mass Union board, staff and affiliates met with the Massachusetts Secretary of Housing, Ed Augustus. We spoke about seven of our policy priorities. The Secretary heard us out and we are excited to continue working together to address our concerns about capital repair needs (such as mold, asbestos, leaks,…
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Mass Union to the Boston Globe: Tenants who live public housing problems 24/7 urge state to act
Mass Union Vice-Chair Dave Underhill published a Letter to the Editor today in the Boston Globe. Dave said: The chronically broken elevator at an apartment building in the South End isn’t an isolated story (“She needed a lift, but she was let down,” Metro, Sept. 25). We at the Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants know stories like…
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Vacant Unit Victory
The state’s waitlist for public housing has climbed to an astonishing 184,000 people. The state manages 43,000 units of public housing but only about 3,000 units turn over per year. Massachusetts is also experiencing a shelter crisis and housing advocates have identified the need for 190,000 more affordable homes. In other words, housing is desperately needed.…
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September 29: Group Dynamics Training
Friday, September 29, 9:30am – 4:30pm Lawrence Community Works, 4 Union Street 1st Floor, Lawrence MA Lunch and refreshments included This training is being offered by the Mel King Institute and is free for public housing residents! To register, contact Amanda Kahan at amandak@macdc.org. Teamwork is vital in the contemporary workplace. Even with the help…
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October 19: Webinar: How to Start a Local Tenant Organization
Thursday, October 19, 10am – 11am Via Zoom Many residents want to have a voice in the management of their Housing Authorities. The good news is that they can! The most effective way to have your voice heard is to start a Local Tenant Organization. This may seem overwhelming, but we are here to help!…
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October 28: Mass Union’s Fall Convention
Click here to read all about it!
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November 8: Conflict Resolution Training
Wednesday, November 8, 10:00am – 12:00pm Via Zoom – Link will be sent after you register This training is being offered by the Mel King Institute and is free for public housing residents! To register, contact Amanda Kahan at amandak@macdc.org. This workshop geared for community residents focuses on improving conflict skills and how to communicate effectively in difficult situations. You’ll…
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Mel King Institute and Mass Union Partnership
Collaborating to enhance Resident Leadership The Mel King Institute and Mass Union of Public Housing Tenants are excited to announce a training partnership designed to enhance residents’ leadership capacities. Since 2016, the Mel King Institute has been running the Public Housing Training Program (PHTP), providing training for tenants so that they can more…
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Thank You!
Thank you for registering! You will receive a confirmation email today, and reminder emails as the event gets closer. Contact us with questions.