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Massachusetts members beat privatization push, save nearly 100 jobs
https://www.afscme.org/blog/massachusetts-members-beat-privatization-push-save-nearly-100-jobs
By AFSCME Council 93 · Monday, April 14, 2025
BROOKLINE, Mass. – It was a resounding victory that grew out of grassroots mobilization and saved the jobs of public service workers.
Members of AFSCME Local 1358 (Council 93) recently thwarted the Brookline School Committee’s efforts to privatize nearly 100 jobs, ensuring that school custodians and food service employees remain public employees.
The victory, achieved through a strong coalition of labor unions, community support and direct worker action, highlights the power of Council 93 members in standing up for essential public services.
The committee’s plan would’ve partially outsourced custodial and food services jobs to private contractors to close a budget deficit. Council 93 presented evidence that any savings would be temporary at best, while disrupting the lives of dozens of workers, diminishing service quality, and leading to a loss of trust in the school community.
FULL story at link above.