Posts by Local589 Admin
President John Lee Speaks Out Against Driver Assault
“The escalating number of assaults and physical confrontations directed against my members is disturbing and unacceptable. Yesterday’s bus driver assault is under investigation and Local 589 will refrain from comment on this incident until the investigation is completed.
Read MoreMBTA bus slams into Roxbury building; five suffer minor injuries, officials say
By Globe Staff | April 11, 2011 The driver of an MBTA bus lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a building when he was assaulted by passengers, an outbreak of violence that began when the driver asked a passenger to put out a cigarette, officials said this afternoon. Five people were transported to…
Read More2011 is the year the ATU fights back with COPE-PLUS!
The transit cuts keep coming. The layoffs are endless. Fare increase push customers away. Not long ago, a transit worker had a good middle class job for life. Those days are over. Will the crisis ever end? Only if we fight back, and THAT TIME IS NOW! This year, ATU is launching a new program…
Read MoreRALLY: Fight for a Fair Economy
Mobilize to Restore the American Dream and a Fair Economy for Working Families Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4 pm Location: 125 High Street, Financial District in Boston, (High St @ Oliver St) * Big bank executives, CEO fat cats, and the super-wealthy have been enjoying tax breaks, rising profits, government subsidies, and golden parachute…
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Date: 2011-04-19 Description: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Read MoreDelegates and Executive Board Members Attend Statewide Labor Conference
Facing the most aggressive attack on public sector workers and our collective bargaining rights, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 sent a full delegation to the Mass. AFL-CIO’s Annual State of the Union Conference to discuss discuss fighting back to protect jobs and workers’ rights. Over the two days of intensive workshops and presentations, Local…
Read MoreGIC Lawsuit Update
On Tuesday, March 15, 2011 the lawsuit for the GIC was heard at 2pm in front of Judge Giles. No decision was rendered and she has taken it under advisement. She will make a decision in the future, but there is no deadline for her decision. For any questions, please call the union hall: (617)…
Read MoreT operator to receive commendation in North Station incident
Endorsement: Tito Jackson for Boston City Council
Attention: Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the 7th District: The Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 has endorsed the election of Tito Jackson for Boston City Council representing District 7. The Carmen’s Union feels fortunate to have a friend of Tito Jackson’s stature and integrity…
Read MoreCarmen’s Union Annual Golf Tournament
Where: George Wright Golf Course, 420 West Street, Hyde Park When: Friday, August 5, 2011 – Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony and Texas Style Barbeque immediately following the tournament with BBQ Chicken, Steak Tips,
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