Announcement
Michael Dukakis encourages Charlie Baker to take a ride
Boston Herald | By Matt Stout | December 23, 2015 Michael Dukakis — who as a sweater-clad governor led the state and the MBTA through the historic Blizzard of 1978 — is offering a range of tips to Gov. Charlie Baker on how to cure the ailing transit agency’s woes, from getting strong leadership and…
Read MoreLast Day to Purchase Christmas Gala Tickets Is Monday (12/14)
The last day to purchase tickets ($30 each) for Local 589’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gala is this Monday, Dec. 12, 2015, at 5pm. They can be purchased either by stopping by the union hall (295 Devonshire Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA) or calling 617-542-8212. This year’s gala is taking place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park…
Read MoreA tale of two transit systems
James Aloisi | Commonwealth Magazine | Dec 7, 2015 Our future, Robert Kennedy once said, lies beyond our vision, but it is not completely beyond our control. This was an optimistic view of our ability to anticipate (rather than predict) the future, and act decisively upon it. Anticipating the future – understanding trends, changing paradigms…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Wednesday’s (10/18) All-Union Lobby Day
All retirees and members (who are not working) are strongly encouraged to attend Wednesday’s (10/18) all-union rally. Please share!
Read MoreTragic Accident Takes Bus Operator’s Life in Quincy
Today, we lost one of our own in a tragic incident at the Quincy Center T Station. We’re sure today was like any other for our union sister. She punched in, worked hard to get her riders safely to their destinations, and looked forward to going home at the end of her shift. Sadly, she…
Read More41 New Members
Please join us in welcoming 41 new bus operators who joined our union today. Also in attendance were Assistant Secretary Marcus Taylor, President-Elect James Evers, Financial Secretary/Treasurer James Bradley, Division 3 Delegate Patrick Hogan, and Charlestown Barn Captain Robert Bond. #WeRise #InItTogether
Read MoreATU Mourns the Passing of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens
Yesterday, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) lost a revered leader and tireless activist with the passing of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens after a brief illness. Devoting more than 53 years of his life to the ATU, Owens maintained a fierce desire to continue serving the ATU up until his death. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy…
Read MoreNew Members
Assistant Secretary Marcus Talyor and Barn Captain Scott Page welcomed 13 new brothers and sisters at Green Line Riverside to our union. “The labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation but enlarged it. By raising the living standards of millions, labor miraculously created a market for industry and lifted the whole nation…
Read More59th Annual ATU International Convention
Local 589’s Delegates seen here with International ATU President John Costa at the 59th Annual ATU International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Click here to see a recap video on Facebook that was produced by our International ATU. #OneATU #UnionStrong
Read MoreLet’s Show Joe We Have His Back!
Recognizing the need for a candidate who stands for working families, can beat Donald Trump, and restore civility and respect for the United States, our International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) General Executive Board voted to endorse Joe Biden for President. The vote came after an extensive poll of ATU membership to evaluate the entire field of…
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