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Thank You Veterans
Today, we honor all who have served our country with courage and dedication, particularly our Local 589 and fellow ATU brothers and sisters. Your service has strengthened our nation and ensured our safety. Thank you, veterans, for your unwavering commitment. #VeteransDay #thankyouforyourservice
Read MoreUnion Meeting – Nov. 19 @ IBEW Local 103
Don’t miss our next union meeting, offered at two convenient times. It’s a great way to stay informed and catch up with your fellow union brothers and sisters. Remember, an informed membership makes a strong union.
Read MoreMan On Moped Threatened Bus Driver With Weapon
Transit police are searching for a suspect who threatened an MBTA bus driver with a weapon while driving a moped. According to transit police, on October 30 at about 2:40 p.m., a man on a moped allegedly threatened an MBTA bus driver with a weapon in the area of Dudley Street and Blue Hill Ave. The…
Read MorePeekaboo, MBTA Transit Police Can See You
By Steve Annear | Boston Daily | November 4, 2014 4:40 pm The first of 60 brand-new MBTA hybrid buses will hit the streets on Wednesday from Haymarket station, but energy efficiency and noise reduction capabilities aren’t the only upgrades to the commuter vehicles that officials are excited about. The 40-foot buses, which are powered by…
Read MoreUpcoming Internal Bids for Operating Positions
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Later this week, the MBTA will be posting internal bids for bus, streetcar and heavy rail operating positions. These bids will be open for approximately two weeks. If any active members have previously applied to external postings for these positions, you will have to re-apply through these bids. If anyone is interested in…
Read MoreJim Evers Sworn in to Governor Healey’s Labor Advisory Council
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers was sworn in as a member of Governor Healey’s Labor Advisory Council. This group, comprised of leaders from all across organized labor, is the first such council to advise a Massachusetts Governor in decades. President Evers will provide his thoughts on transportation issues and more. Our Local is excited…
Read MoreBus Driver Helps Return Lost Wallet To Owner
A Charlestown woman is happy to have her wallet with $1,735 inside back after leaving it on a bus Thursday. Jazmine Tucker was taking the MBTA Route 93 bus to go to the bank when the wallet was left behind, according to the MBTA. Bus driver Richard Cooper, a 28-year T employee, found the forgotten…
Read More2014 Endorsements
U.S. Congress: Seth Moulton – 6th Congr. M.A. Jeanne Shaheen – Senate N.H. Anne Custer – Congress N.H. General Court: Martha Coakley – Governor Steve Kerrigan – Lt. Governor Maura Healey – Attorney General William Galvin – Secretary State Deborah Goldberg – Treasurer Suzanne Bump – Auditor State Senate: Barbara L’Italien – 2nd Essex…
Read MoreGreen Line Motorpersons Preview Type 10 Car Mockup
This week, focus groups of Streetcar Motorpersons from the Green Line viewed the full-scale mockup of the upcoming Type 10 car. This mockup is the result of ongoing collaboration between Local 589 and MBTA vehicle engineering, featuring a cab space with improved legroom and visibility compared to the previous Type 9 vehicle. The operator’s cab…
Read MoreUPDATED – Sorry to report the passing of John Laughlin
Dear members, It is with great sadness that we report the passing of IUPAT DC 35 Political and Legislative Director John Laughlin. Apart from John’s position with IUPAT, he helped advance the interests of all Local 589 members as our press and political consultant. In his role working for Local 589, he helped us shine a…
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