**As deadline looms for low-income and middle class families, mass march and rally shine a light on Bay State companies and CEOs whose Tax Day never comes**
Rising costs of food and housing; attacks on healthcare reform and worker's rights; gentrification continuing the displacement of communities that have been the cultural backbone of neighborhoods; criminalization of immigrants through violence, intimidation, and policing of borders. All of these crises have root causes which are systemic and institutional in nature.
South Boston, MA - In a 7–0 vote, the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approved Fenway Bark Stay.Play.Heal.’s (www.fenwaybarkonline.com) off street parking and First Street entrance on May 25, 2010. On June 29, 2010 both the March 9 Zoning Board of Appeal unanimous approval for the dog hotel and the second permit for off street parking lot and entrance were ratified by the Zoning Board.
BOSTON - The FY10 state budget unveiled last night by House and Senate budget leaders undercuts the pledge to give all Massachusetts residents access to affordable health care. The budget eliminates coverage for 28,000 lawfully-residing, working, and taxpaying residents of the Commonwealth.
Former MCI technicians at Verizon Business (VZB) who had been seeking representation for nearly two years finally are united in a new labor agreement that went into effect on December 28.
During the month of January many of the techs will be initiated as members at local union meetings throughout the Verizon East footprint. Photo and interview opportunities are available.
Contact: Orli Cotel, Sierra Club (415) 977-5627
John Gonsalves, Homes for Our Troops (508) 823-3300
The Sierra Club Foundation joins with Homes for our Troops to build green homes for injured veterans
SAN FRANCISCO. The Sierra Club Foundation announced a new partnership with Homes for Our Troops to incorporate green building materials and processes into the homes it builds for severely injured veterans across the country.
