Posts by Local589 Admin
Moment of Silence Tomorrow (5/14) @ 10 a.m. for Larry Hanley
Last Tuesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and the entire labor movement lost a trailblazing leader and working class champion – ATU International President Lawrence J. “Larry” Hanley. Please join us for a moment of silence TOMORROW (5/14) at 10 a.m. as we remember our union brother. Under Hanley’s leadership, the ATU was transformed into one of…
Read More32 New Union Members!
Our late International ATU President Larry Hanley would have been proud to see that 32 new members joined our union yesterday. Also in the photo are Assistant Secretary Marcus Taylor, Division 3 Delegate Patrick Hogan, and Charlestown Barn Captain Billy Berardino. Please join us in welcoming our new union brothers and sisters.
Read More2019 Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on September 6, 2019, at the Brookmeadow Country Club at 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First come, first served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the tournament…
Read MoreCongrats to 2019 Scholarship Winners!
This past Sunday, Local 589 Vice President Peggy LaPaglia, Assistant Secretary Marcus Taylor, and Delegate Allen Lee joined scholarship winners and their families at an annual celebratory banquet at IBEW, Local 103 in Dorchester, MA. The following students have been awarded Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for 2019 in the amount of $2,000: Connor Coe: He…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Tomorrow’s (4/30) Hearing @ 1 PM on Janus Legislation
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Don’t miss tomorrow’s (4/30) hearing at 1:00 PM in State House Room A-2. The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a hearing on legislation filed in response to the Janus Supreme Court decision (H.1596/S.1043). This legislation (H.1596/S.1043) represents meaningful steps toward protecting the rights of unions and workers post…
Read MoreNew Transportation Poll
According to a new poll by MassINC Polling Group, commuters are feeling the effects of the transportation system’s problems in very personal ways. For a large portion of those with the longest commutes, the frustration of being stuck on the roads or transit has led them to consider changing jobs, or leaving the region altogether.…
Read MoreStop & Shop Rally
Members of Local 589 were proud to attend yesterday’s rally in support of our UFCW union brothers and sisters who are on strike against the corporate greed of Stop & Shop, and their parent company Ahold USA. No matter how long it takes, we have their backs! Don’t cross the picket line—grab a sign and…
Read MoreRally in Support of UFCW, Local 1445
The executive board encourages all Local 589 retirees and members (who are not working) to join them at this rally to support our brothers and sisters at UFCW, Local 1445. RespectWorkers #UnionStrong
Read MoreInterview with Marcus Taylor, Local 589’s New Assistant Secretary
Last Tuesday, our union brother Marcus Taylor was sworn in by President O’Brien as Local 589’s new assistant secretary. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Marcus for a quick interview. Below are the five questions we asked him and his answers. 1) Where are you from and how did you get interested…
Read MoreHonoring Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy
Our union brothers and sisters were honored to provide transportation for firefighters and first responders to attend the funeral for fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy. Thank you Chris for your courage, dedication, and selfless public service. May you Rest In Peace. Chris leaves behind a 9-year-old daughter, Ava. Worcester Firefighters IAFF Local 1009 has established…
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