Mass Union’s Policy Priorities
In 2026 – 2027, Mass Union will focus on the following policy priorities.
- Improve the culture in public housing so that all tenants are treated with respect.
- Protect immigrants in public housing
- Fight against harmful regulatory proposals
- Protect tenant privacy in rent calculations by clarifying the way bank statements are used
- Fight retaliation and evictions by providing Access to Counsel
- Increase resources for public housing – both the buildings and communities – so tenants may live with dignity and units do not sit vacant.
- Increase Operating Subsidies
- Fund all needed Capital Improvements
- Provide more Resident Services Coordinators
- Identify and secure resources that improve tenant safety
- Identify and secure resources that support tenant participation and voice, especially during redevelopment
- Work with coalitions to improve life for low-income people.
- Support rent control
- Support protections for immigrants
- Support increased revenue for the state and federal government
Background
- In the Fall of 2023 Mass Union adopted nine policy priority areas listed here. We are proud to report accomplishments in many of them! See our list of accomplishments here.
- See our 2024-2025 Priorities here.
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Mass Union’s Budget Amendment Priorities
Mass Union’s State Budget Priorities
November 19, 2025: Mass Union Testimony on Access to Counsel
June 18, 2025: Mass Union statements at the Launch of the Congressional Public Housing Caucus
2024
December 24, 2024: New Notice from EOHLC Clarifies Tenant Participation Regulations
December 3, 2024: Mass Union’s Letter to Governor Healey RE the FY26 Budget
June 4: Good News! Bond Bill Updates
May 9: Mass Union Letter to Chair Michlewitz about the Affordable Homes Act (PDF)
April 19: Action Alert: Increase Funding for State Public Housing
March 5: Mass Union Letter to Chair Michlewitz about the FY25 State Budget (PDF)
January 26: New Public Housing Notice Gives Tenants More Voice
January 26: Mass Union and Legal Aid’s Comment on proposed changes to 760 CMR 6.00 (PDF)
January 25: Mass Union Statement on the Governor’s FY25 Budget Proposal
January 19: Mass Union Written Testimony on the Affordable Homes Act (PDF)
January 18: Watch Mass Union Testify at the Affordable Homes Act Hearing
January 15, 2024: 760 CMR Update
2023
December 22, 2023: Policy Update: Good Things are Happening
December 1, 2023: Mass Union’s Letter to Governor Healey RE the FY25 Budget (PDF)
October 18, 2023: Mass Union Statement on the Affordable Homes Act