SEIU Local 509 represents nearly 20,000 human service workers and educators throughout Massachusetts. We provide a variety of social services to elders, at-risk children and people with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities — as well as educational services in both public and private sector settings. From mental health clinicians and social workers to early childhood educators and university lecturers, Local 509 members are united in our mission to raise living standards for all working families while improving the quality and affordability of the services we provide.

SEIU Local 509 is part of the 2.1 million member Service Employees International Union, the fastest-growing labor union in the United States. Focused on uniting workers in four sectors — public services, long term care, property services, and hospital systems — SEIU is the nation’s largest health care union, the largest property services union, the second-largest public employee union and the fastest-growing union in early childhood and higher education.

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SEIU Local 509

David Foley

Ninfa E Bretón

Cynthia Mecene - Olivier

Pete White

Ted Nebus

Scott Bezzini

Mark Belzowski

Dj Cronin

Noel Lozada

Fernando Lazu

Marc Representatives

Amy Meinert

Marcelle Grair

Juan Pablo Jaramillo

Elizabeth Lemons

Natalia Berthet Garcia

Maddie C.

Marc Director

Orlando Peña

Lucy Montan

Lorelei Kluever

Kim Kargman

Kathleen Collins

Jenny Bauer

Iliana Panameño

Amy Temple

The Leadership Team at SEIU Local 509 oversees the strategic direction and decision-making processes of the union. Comprised of key presidents from various sectors, they ensure effective advocacy for nearly 20,000 members, address sector-specific issues, and work collaboratively to improve working conditions, living standards, and quality of services provided across Massachusetts.

Leadership Team

Organizing Team

Membership and Representation

Leadership Team

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Organizing Team

Membership and Representation