Massachusetts Human Services

The Human Services team services AFSCME Locals representing members who work in Massachusetts Departments of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Public Health, Youth Services, Conservation and Recreation, and Corrections. These Locals comprise state-wide Bargaining Unit 2. Department staff members work with Local leadership to engage in mid-term and successor collective bargaining, and handle the preparation and processing of unfair labor practice charges, individual and class appeals, and grievances. They also provide advice and guidance to local leadership and members as to their contractual and legal rights and obligations, and work with the office's administrator to assure the timely and effective exchange of information between the Council and Local leadership.