π·ββοΈπ·ββοΈ Meet up with labor allies at Copley Square Plaza on September 7 for the second Boston Labor Day Parade! There will be speakers, food trucks, live music, and other entertainment, following the parade through the streets.
β° Meet up at 8:30 am, parade kicks off at 10!
ποΈ Great newsβthe Fall 2026 Newsletter is on its way to our members! Keep an eye on your mailboxes for this latest edition featuring Boston Symphony Hall, key info about upcoming events, and more.
Can't wait?
π² Check it out online TODAY!
https://t.co/h6NuFQePEz
πΊπΈ Local 534 is proud to share our endorsements for the 2026 midterm elections! Make a plan to vote for labor-friendly candidates: https://t.co/xtNMT7eIIV
Join us! Massachusetts Building Trades Recovery Council is hosting its 3rd annual Walk for Wellness to raise awareness about recovery programs.
π Sunday, September 13, 2026
β° 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
π Hope Center, 2015 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184
πΈ 2025 Walk for Wellness
Members of Plasterers Local 534: Jeff Norwood, Marco Loiacono, and Sheldon Austin are on site restoring the ornamental plasterwork at Symphony Hall. See the results this fall at the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Reminder β there is NO regular union meeting in August!
Have a great rest of your summer and join us in September when our regular union meetings resume. You can always call the Union Hall at 617-825-5200 with any questions!
2026 meeting schedule: https://t.co/4VD5JheemU
Please note, services for Christopher Parker will take place this Wednesday, August 12.
πKraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., Norwood
β° Visitation from 4:00pm β 6:30pm with the service immediately following.
It is with a heavy heart that we share that Local 534 member Christopher Parker passed away on August 4, 2026.
Please consider contributing to the GoFundMe to support the family in making funeral arrangements following this devastating loss: https://t.co/xpLvOpYkPD
Thank you!
Make a plan to vote in the upcoming primary elections on Tuesday, September 1!
π Register to vote on time.
π³οΈ Make a plan to get to the polls or utilize the Vote by Mail option.
π’ Spread the word to your friends and family.
Visit https://t.co/xtNMT7eIIV for more information.
Local 534 Members βΒ keep your contact information up to date!
π‘ Recently moved? Call the Union Hall at 617-825-5200 to share your change of address.
Find out more about staying connected with your union by visiting https://t.co/devZIowPBs
ποΈ Don't forget β there is NO regular union meeting in July or August!
βοΈ Enjoy your summer and stay connected with your fellow members until we meet again. Please contact the Union Hall if you have any questions: (617) 825-5200.
2026 meeting schedule: https://t.co/4VD5JheemU
π Congratulations to Scott Ruane, a Cement Mason who recently achieved 40 years as a member of Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 534! If you see Scott around the hall or out in the field, please join us in congratulating him on many great years β and more to come!
Boston Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534 wishes you a very Happy Fourth of July! Last year we joined together to celebrate our 110th anniversary as a union, and this year we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. Enjoy yourselves and stay safe!
Happy Father's Day to the fathers and father figures of Local 534. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the example you set, and the love and support you give your families every day. We hope you enjoy a well-earned day surrounded by those who matter most.
Plasterers Local 534 honors our Black members as we proudly commemorate Juneteenth and the enduring spirit of freedom it represents. By learning from our history and supporting one another, we help build a stronger future for the generations that follow. Together we are stronger!
Thank you, Vitor, for your years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to the trade and our union. We wish you nothing but happiness, health, and success in this next chapter.
Congratulations on your retirement, Brother!