Archive for October 2013
MBTA: Bus driver rescues BPD bomb robot
Boston Herald | Laurel J. Sweet | October 15, 2013 A cop robot fell out the back of a Boston Police Department Bomb Squad truck that hit a Massachusetts Avenue pothole this morning — but an eagle-eyed T bus driver rescued the device, authorities said. “It appears the rear door of one of the department’s…
Read MoreT cops: Help find thug who attacked driver of moving bus
Boston Herald | Laurel J. Sweet | October 15, 2013 Transit Police are hunting a suspect who attacked the driver of a moving T bus, which then crashed into a line of parked cars, authorities said today. Investigators released a disturbing video today showing the bus crashing as a passenger physically and verbally assaulted the…
Read MoreUpdate about Friday’s court proceedings re: arbitration award.
Brothers & Sisters, Just a quick update about Friday’s court proceedings regarding the MBTA’s appeal of our arbitration award. Judge Troy presided and heard the T attorneys basically argue that the judge should rule that the T can and should be allowed to continue our migration into the GIC, while the T presented future evidence…
Read MoreStarving MBTA will stunt Boston’s growth
Boston Globe | Paul McMorrow | Oct. 8, 2013 Boston is growing at a pace not seen in the better part of a century. The city now has more residents than it has at any point since the 1970s, and has arrived at the renaissance moment city leaders have been chasing for 60 years. There’s no…
Read MoreSpilka Addresses Mass. AFL-CIO Convention
State Senator Karen Spilka, Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress in the 5th District Special Democratic Primary, was a featured speaker at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Convention. Senator Spilka spoke to a packed hall in Plymouth highlighting her 93% Life time Labor Voting Record and making her case that she is the best candidate for…
Read MoreWalsh Endorsed by John Barros & Felix Arroyo
BostInno | Nick DeLuca | Oct. 8, 2013 In a press conference today, former Boston mayoral candidates John Barros and Felix Arroyo took to the podium to formally announce their endorsement of State Representative Marty Walsh. Speaking at William F. Flaherty Playground Park, the contender for Tom Menino’s City Hall office was humbled and honored. With…
Read MoreLabor Walks for Marty
Dear brothers and sisters, The election for Mayor of Boston is less than four weeks away on Nov. 5, 2013. Between now and then, we could use your help to get out the vote for Marty. Here are couple events this week that Local 589 will be helping with: Wednesday, October 9th @ 4PM Machinists…
Read MoreScholarship Money Available
Looking for money for your child’s college education? It is never too soon to start your search in securing funds to help finance your child’s college education. As a member in good standing of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships for 2014:…
Read MoreArrest made in vicious beating of MBTA employee
MBTA Transit Police said they have made an arrest in the vicious beating of an MBTA employee. Officials said they received a call about the assault at 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Roxbury Crossing station. Investigators said 27-year-old Mohammad Noor punched the 69-year-old MBTA employee in the face, knocking him to the ground,…
Read MoreBoston Globe: T, union feud over arbitrator’s award
Boston Globe | October 4, 2013 | By Martine Powers The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 have filed dueling lawsuits in a dispute over an arbitrator’s award that would increase T workers’ salaries by an average of 10.4 percent, giving many employees an extra $10,000 to $14,000 in raises retroactive…
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