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  • Hello from Mass Union

    Hello from Mass Union! My name is Sarah Byrnes and I am delighted to be the new Executive Director here at Mass Union. I started on Wednesday March 1 and it has been an excellent first week! I want to thank the board and staff for their very warm welcome. Many of you know me…

  • Executive Director Jack Cooper Announced Retirement After 37 Years

    Jack Cooper announced at the 2022 fall convention his retirement plans as of November 30, 2022. Jack Cooper has been at the helm of Mass Union for 37 years. This year, he announced his retirement plans as of November 30.

  • MU Proposed By-Laws

    Please Review our Proposals! In the Fall, Mass Union Board will convene the Fall 2022 Convention where we will vote on by-law amendments. Before the convention, we want to give Mass Union affiliates an opportunity to review and give feedback on proposed by-law amendments. Here are links to the: By-laws with the Proposed Amendments Summary…

  • Thank You!

    Thank you for registering for Mass Union’s Lobby Day! For non-tenants, a suggested $50 donation is requested to help cover the costs of food. Please consider donating here.

  • Nantucket Massachusetts Issues a Stay at Home Order

    Nantucket is the first community to issue such an order in Massachusetts. Gov. Charlie Baker has repeatedly said he is not planning a statewide shutdown — even after several states, including California, New York, Illinois and Connecticut put similar orders into effect.

  • POSTPONED: MASS UNION OF PUBLIC HOUSING SPRING CONVENTION

    Due to Federal and State directives regarding the Coronavirus(Covid-19) emergency, Mass Union Convention is postponed. On Tuesday March 10th Charlie Baker Governor of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency in an effort to manage a “significant uptick” of coronavirus cases. Mass DPH’s website has information and best practices on coronavirus in Massachusetts, including current cases,…

  • BHA Administrator: “Just a Kid from Southie”

    BHA Administrator, Bill McGonagle, talks leadership and his own experiences growing up in public housing. In continuing to recognize individuals as leaders with passions to serve others at the BHA, many consider BHA’s own Administrator, Bill McGonagle, to be a sympathetic leader—demonstrating sincerity and concern for residents since stepping into the top spot in 2009.…

  • Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants 2019 Fall Convention

    The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants Policy Board and Staff would like to announce its 2019 Fall Convention to be held, October 19, 2019. This event will be hosted at the Four Point Hotel, 1125 Providence Turnpike, Norwood MA 02360. Convention Theme: Preserve our homes and rights Now is the time to start planning for…

  • Broad Coalition Urges Judiciary Committee to Pass Right to Counsel

    On Tuesday, the Judiciary Committee held its hearing on Right to Counsel bills. It was standing room only. There was strong testimony from tenants, housing advocates, municipal leaders, and legislators. Many others submitted written testimony. See who was in the room: Broad Coalition Urges Judiciary Committee to Pass Right to Counsel

  • Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants 2019 Spring Convention

    The Massachusetts Union of Public Housing Tenants Policy Board and Staff would like to announce its 2019 Spring Convention will take place on April 12 – 14, at the Four Point Hotel, 1125 Providence Turnpike, Norwood MA 02360. Convention Theme: Resident Collaboration with Housing Management. Now is the time to start planning for the Spring…