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Local 589 Members Recognized for Volunteering for Sean Collier Funeral
Thanks to brother Billy Berardino for passing along this photo of Local 589 members who donated their time to drive members of law enforcement to the funeral for slain MIT police officer Sean Collier. MBTA Transit Police and the MBTA gave all the drivers a plaque and a BBQ at Transit Police headquarters. Click here for more photos.
Read MorePolice look to ID woman who spat on MBTA bus driver in Malden
Transit Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of spitting on an MBTA bus driver in Malden. Investigators say the incident happened on a Route 426 bus just before 11:30 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Lynn and Wesley streets. The suspect is described as a white woman between the ages…
Read MoreLocal 589 Says Hello to Hillary Clinton
Last month, Local 589’s President John Lee and Assistant Secretary Peggy LaPaglia joined Hillary Clinton at Boston Consulting Group’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Boston, MA. Also joining them was President Lee’s son, Ian, who gave the former First Lady/Secretary of State a kiss. Click here to see the other photo from the event.
Read MoreATU Mass. Legislative Council Endorses Karen Spilka for Congress
The statewide Amalgamated Transit Union Massachusetts Legislative Council has endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. Comprised of 11 ATU Locals from across Massachusetts and representing over 8,000 members, Karen has earned their support because of her strong track record of supporting public transportation and her commitment to fighting for smart investments in our infrastructure in Congress.…
Read MoreSign up for shuttle work!
On Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 and again on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, shuttle work is available for the Blue and Red line, August 10-11, 2013. Sign up sheets are posted at all garages. The executive board is encouraging all full-time bus operators, working or on a day off, to sign up.…
Read MoreGolf Tournament Scores Big for 589 COPE
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making this year’s Boston Carmen’s Annual COPE Golf Tournament such a tremendous success. Although the overflow turnout of members and supporters were greeted with rain in the morning, the afternoon brought warm sunshine. “It was truly a great day and we had a lot of fun while helping…
Read MoreAttempted MBTA kidnap suspect busted in driver assault
Boston Herald | Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | By Christine McConville A South End woman suspected of trying to kidnap a five-year-old boy on an MBTA bus in Cambridge Monday has been sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for a mental evaluation in an unrelated incident on the Silver Line in Boston last night, after she…
Read MoreSurveys Say Boston Residents Value Public Transit
In two separate surveys, Boston residents have made it clear that they believe in public transportation and want more investment in it. In one survey conducted recently by the Suffolk University Political Research Center about the upcoming Boston mayoral election, 83% of those surveyed in Boston said that public transportation is a high priority issue. In the other…
Read MoreWBUR 90.9 FM: Attacks On MBTA Bus Drivers Are On The Rise
WBUR 90.9 FM | By Bruce Gellerman | June 10, 2013 BOSTON — The number of attacks on MBTA bus drivers has been soaring this year. So far there have been 50 attacks compared to 33 this time last year. MBTA offficials aren’t sure what’s causing the increase in violent attacks on bus drivers but are hoping…
Read MoreCelebrating ATU Local 618’s 100th Anniversary
Local 589’s Executive Board joined ATU International President Larry Hanley and International Vice Presidents, including our own Richard Murphy and International Rep. Stephan MacDougall, in celebrating the 100th-year anniversary of ATU Local 618. Congrats to all our brothers and sisters at Local 618. We are one ATU! Click here to see photos from the event.
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