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Local 589 President Testifies at State House
This past Tuesday, Local 589’s President John Lee testified at the State House in support of legislation, S 718, to help stem the rise of attacks on MBTA employees. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sal DiDomenico, would allow police, with probable cause, to arrest suspects who assault public employees. As the law stands now, unless a police officer actually sees…
Read MorePolice seek MBTA spitting suspect
By Item Staff | The Daily Item LYNN — Transit Police detectives are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly spat on an MBTA bus driver while getting off the vehicle near Central Square. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18, on the Route 435 bus as it was traveling in Lynn, according…
Read MoreHave A Happy Fourth of July!
As Thomas Jefferson once said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” As we join with our families tomorrow to celebrate the birth of our country, let us never forget those we’ve lost in the fight for our freedom. Let it also embolden us to join the fight so that we, too, may pass on our…
Read MoreGas Leak Closes Local 589 Office
Early Tuesday morning, the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union was forced to evacuate Local 589’s union office due to an unknown gas. Emergency responders, including EMS, Boston Fire, and the Boston Fire Department’s Hazmat team, were quick to the scene. After a thorough search, they concluded that it was tear gas from an old…
Read MoreLabor Council backs Walsh for mayor
Boston Globe | JUNE 28, 2013 | By Meghan E. Irons State Representative Martin J. Walsh said his focus would be economic development in downtown Boston. He also cited his record on jobs and fighting for working families. The Greater Boston Labor Council, a federation of 154 unions in the area, endorsed state Representative Martin…
Read MoreCongrats to Senator-Elect Ed Markey!
Democrat Edward J. Markey, a 37-year veteran of the US House, cruised to victory Tuesday over Republican newcomer Gabriel E. Gomez in the US Senate special election. “I am a son of Malden, but I do not go to occupy a seat in the Senate,” Markey told the crowd at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel…
Read MoreHelp Calgary ATU Members Devastated By Floods
Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, People say bad things happen in threes. First it was the overwhelming destruction of Hurricane Sandy than it was the fierce tornadoes in Oklahoma and now raging floods have devastated the Calgary area. It has been eight months of difficult hardship for some of our unlucky brothers and sisters. Many…
Read MoreVote Today for Ed Markey
Just a reminder that today, June 25th, is Election Day in Massachusetts. Polls will be open until 8:00pm. Click here if you are not sure where to vote. The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 has endorsed Congressman Ed Markey because he has a proven and consistent record of voting with workers and their families. Please…
Read MorePhotos: New England Joint Conference
The New England Joint Conference is an educational conference that is held twice a year. It bring together ATU Locals from the New England area to discuss issues pertinent to the region. This year the main topics where a national campaign on restroom breaks and assaults on Transit Workers. ATU President Hanley discussed the topics…
Read MorePhotos: Ed Markey Rally with Pres. Obama
The Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 along with Local 589 members joined thousands in showing their support for Ed Markey for U.S. Senate and special guest – President Barack Obama. After the event, President Obama joined Ed Markey in greeting those in attendance and shook the hand of Cabot Operator Mary…
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