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Opening Remarks by Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Betty Burkes at an "Evening with Progressive Voices" | Posted: 18 weeks 20 hours ago

"Delighted to open this evening where we have gathered to both voice our appreciation to Marjorie for her persistent, smart, courageous, audacious, emphatic, determined, the much hard work for what she believes in, for what she believes is right. And to highlight the wise tenants of organizing, noticing that it takes a whole village for Marjorie to be all she has been and all that she still wants to be.

UNSAFE at Home: A Strategy Summit on Domestic Violence in Cambridge | Posted: 19 weeks 1 day ago

October 11th, 2011 - Councilor Decker, as Chair of the City Council’s Community Health Committee, hosted “UNSAFE at Home: A Strategy Summit on Domestic Violence in Cambridge” at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The summit convened a gathering of community and business leaders, professional service providers and elected officials committed to a social issue that impacts so many people in Cambridge. The packed agenda included facilitated small group discussion focused on case studies, a moderated panel on innovative approaches and planning strategic next steps.

Councilor Decker interviewed on MSNBC | Posted: 22 weeks 9 hours ago

Councilor Decker was interviewed Monday, July 11th, on the national news network, MSNBC, regarding Cambridge's decision to give married same-sex couples a stipend to offset unfair taxes from the federal government.

Councilor Decker Earns Endorsement from the Greater Boston Labor Council | Posted: 28 weeks 1 day ago

August 9, 2011 - The Greater Boston Labor Council voted to endorse Councilor Marjorie Decker’s candidacy for re-election to the Cambridge City council on August 2, 2011. The GBLC stated in their endorsement, “we are pround to stand behind candidates who understand the importance of Labor and stand with us on issues of importance to working families.” Councilor Decker looks forward to working with the GBLC throughout this election cycle and going forward as she continues to fight for Labor as one of the most experienced and effective members of the City Council.

SEIU Local 615 Endorses Councilor Marjorie Decker | Posted: 32 weeks 20 hours ago

July 7, 2011 - The SEIU Local 615 has endorsed Councilor Decker’s candidacy for re-election to the Cambridge City Council. Citing Marjorie Decker’s strong work ethic and continued efforts to advocate for membership and their families, the SEIU Local 615 look forward to continuing to support and work with such a dedicated member of the City Council.

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In The News

Outsourcing Hotel Jobs To Be Banned In Cambridge | Source: Huffington Post

Cambridge City Councilor Marjorie Decker says the impetus for the ordinance was the 2009 mass firing of housekeepers at Hyatt hotels in Cambridge and Boston. At the time, 100 housekeepers were let go and replaced with new workers who earned about half the pay and had no health benefits. The incident caused such an uproar that Gov. Deval Patrick (D) called for a boycott of Hyatt.

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Policy Orders

Veterans | Decker helps establish a Veterans Trust Fund to ensure that the cost of care for our veterans returning home from combat is appropriated accordingly | Link

Children | Decker asks city to update and repair water fixtures at playgrounds across city | Link

Seniors | Decker advocates for greater security measures for seniors in senior housing | Link

Seniors | Decker advocates for transportation funds for seniors | Link

Technology | Decker leads the city into technology era of Gov 2.0 | Link

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