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Rosa Parks Legacy Honored at State House
The civil rights and public transportation legacy of Rosa Parks is honored at the Massachusetts State House, with recognition for the contributions by women of color from Boston. Report for BNN News. Aired February 12, 2013.
Read MoreElection Alert: Help Brother Mike Mangan
Election Alert: Our union brother, Mike Mangan, is participating in a debate Wednesday (Feb. 20) night at the Everett Armory, 90 Chelsea Street in Everett, MA. His friends and supporters are holding signs beforehand at 5:00 – 5:30 pm. We are asking members to volunteer an hour of their time for a Local 589 brother. For…
Read MorePatrick Praises 589 Members
Today, Gov. Patrick, the Secretary of Transportation, and the MBTA’s General Manager came to the Cabot Facility in South Boston to thank all our members for their professionalism during the winter storm. Service was down from Friday afternoon until Sunday. During that time, crews spent time clearing the tracks and shoveling out stations. Patrick said it…
Read More“Remembering Rosa”
Today, the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, helped celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ birthday by honoring 8 women from our across our Commonwealth who exemplify the courage and community spirit of Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks once said, “I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality…
Read MoreExecutive Board Endorses Lynch and Collins
The Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, has unanimously endorsed Cong. Stephen Lynch for U.S. Senate, and Rep. Nick Collins for Massachusetts State Senate. Lynch and Collins plan to come to this month’s union meeting to ask members for their support. Both are special elections. The U.S. Senate seat opened up with Sen. John Kerry becoming the head…
Read MoreJob Well Done!
Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, On behalf of the Executive Board, I would like to say job well done on all your hard work through this difficult storm. Over the weekend, E&M as well as the Shops have been working hard to clear the roads, stations, platforms, rail, and getting the equipment ready for Monday.…
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Mike Mangan for State Representative
Local 589 has endorsed Michael Mangan , Everett City Councilor (Ward 2) and Boston Carmen’s Union member, for State Representative in the March 5th Special Democratic Primary for the 28th MIddlesex District. Mangan, a two-term member of the Board of Aldermen, previously served on the Common Council and as a Board Member on the Everett…
Read MoreCANCELED – Ride The Solidarity Bus This Sunday!
Due to the impending storm, this event has been canceled, but we are hoping to reschedule in the near future. The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 is joining with other ATU Locals from across New England to support striking ATU members in New York City. Local 589 is sponsoring a bus that will take…
Read MoreEditorial: Attack on MBTA bus driver highlights need for more protections
Boston Globe | MARCH 12, 2013 The senseless attack on an MBTA bus driver in Dorchester by a group of teenagers Saturday should be a call to action to step up protections for vulnerable T employees. Police report 22 cases of assaults or threats against T drivers so far this year — an alarming statistic…
Read MoreT’s drivers feel especially vulnerable after attack
Boston Globe | Meghan E. Irons | March 12, 2013 Though the T has installed surveillance cameras on a third of its buses, and Transit Police sometimes guard the subway, drivers say that is not enough to stop an attack. The weekend mob attack on an MBTA bus driver has shattered a fragile sense of security…
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