Posts by Local589 Admin
Man Charged In Assault On MBTA Worker
This past Wednesday one of our union sisters was sexually assaulted by a Medford man, Michael Hutt, as she tried to help him with his Charlie Card. Thankfully, Hutt was arrested and charged with indecent assault and battery and assault and battery on a public employee. However, the incident speaks to the difficult job that…
Read MoreSister Sharina Averts Tragedy
With less than a month on the job, MBTA bus driver and Union Sister, Sharina Byrd showed courage, professionalism and concern for her passengers under the most extreme conditions. On Tuesday night, as she was driving her 86 bus down Chestnut Hill Avenue when a man reached in front of her and pushed the steering…
Read More2011 Scholarships Awarded!
Assistant Secretary Peggy LaPaglia, who coordinated the scholarship program, awarded the following winners with scholarships for $1,000 at the annual Mass. AFL-CIO Scholarship Dinner: Matthew Crowley – His sponsor is Frank Crowley who works at Cabot Shops. Marc McDonald – His sponsor is Joseph McDonald who works on the Red Line.
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Where: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA When: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Notes: The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership When: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Description: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Read MoreRally for Wisconsin Workers
Join the Mass. AFL-CIO, GREATER BOSTON LABOR COUNCIL, and Other Leading Labor Organizations as we show solidarity with our union brothers and sisters in Wisconsin. Tuesday February 22nd 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in Boston
Read MoreFinal Election Results – Local 589
President/B.A.: John Keller – 750 John Lee – 1403 (Winner) Delegate Division I: James Bradley – 284 Terry Reed – 494 (Winner)
Read MorePassenger assaults bus driver
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – A Boston woman was arrested for interfering with public transportation. Natacha Andre, 36, was taken into custody yesterday after police say she assaulted the bus driver behind the wheel of the MBTA bus on Route 31 from Mattapan to Forest Hills. According to police, Andre failed to pay her…
Read MorePrimary Election Results
Vice-President/Assistant B.A. – Exec. Board: Frank Cambell – 78 Karen Maxwell – 325 John Murray – 343 James O’Brien – 972
Read MorePresident MacDougall Defends MBTA Worker
“Faced with an aggressive and threatening disgruntled rider confronting her twice within a few minutes, this female CSA responded appropriately to defend her safety and well being.” “Action taken against this worker by the MBTA is unwarranted. The Boston Carmen’s Union stands with our member and will do everything necessary to protect this member’s rights…
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