Assault
Bill H.1877: Protecting Transit Workers from Assault
On May 7, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on Bill H.1877, sponsored by Rep. Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. The bill aims to criminalize assault by bodily substances and extend legal protections to public transit workers, treating them like police officers and EMTs. During the hearing, Local 589 Executive Board members…
Read MoreHelp Us Improve Working Conditions
Dear Members, Student interns from the ATU International, in partnership with Local 589, have created a brief 5-7 minute survey to gather your suggestions for improving working conditions, addressing health hazards, and combating workplace violence. All responses are completely anonymous and will contribute to an upcoming report advocating for better conditions and resources. You can…
Read MoreHave you seen this man?
MBTA Transit Police are looking for this man who, without provocation, spat in the face of a bus driver earlier this month near Meridian and Eutaw streets in East Boston. If you have information about the suspect, please contact the MBTA Transit Police Crime Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. Incidents like this underscore the need to…
Read MoreNew England Joint ATU Conference
Earlier today, at the conclusion of this weekend’s New England Joint ATU Conference, President Jim Evers spoke about Local 589’s recent success in securing a new contact, protecting our pension, and building relationships with political leaders and community groups. Yesterday, President Evers and VP Billy Berardino presented their work on the transit worker assault bill…
Read MoreImportant Hearing this Tuesday (5/16) at the State House
Brothers and Sisters, There is a hearing on Tuesday (5/16) from 1-5 PM at the State House in room in A-2 on H.1669. If passed, this bill would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. The bill, put forth by State Rep. Joe McGonagle, Jr. of Everett, also includes coughing, spitting, or flinging bodily…
Read MorePushing for Stiffer Penalties for Driver Assaults
Today, several of our members courageously testified about the physical and verbal assaults they endured while simply doing their jobs. Their testimony was heard by members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of H.1669, which would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. If you were unable to attend…
Read MorePolice searching for woman who smashed MBTA bus window after being asked to wear a mask
When the operator asked her to put on a mask, this lady smashed the window of an MBTA bus in Chelsea at Bellingham Square on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at approximately 3:57 PM. If you know her whereabouts or identity, please contact MBTA Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. In an interview with WHDH,…
Read MoreMBTA ambassador stabbed at Copley Station, police
Boston Herald | Nov. 19, 2020 | By Erin Tiernan An MBTA station ambassador was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition after an argument became violent and spilled into Copley Station, police said. MBTA Transit Police said the T employee suffered multiple stab wounds in the 1:15 p.m. attack that started near the…
Read MoreMBTA trolley operator assaulted by man in Halloween mask, officials say
Fox 25 | Oct 30, 2016 – 12:30 PM BOSTON – An MBTA employee was attacked at the Cedar Grove Station late Saturday night by a man wearing a Halloween mask and costume, according to transit officials. The MBTA said a 45-year-old trolley operator was assaulted on the Mattapan line at the Cedar Grove Station…
Read MoreHelp MBTA Transit Police ID This Person Of Interest For Assault On MBTA Employee
If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact the MBTA Transit Police’s Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. The subject depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to an assault and battery on an MBTA employee on board a bus at the intersection of Talbot Avenue and Colonial Avenue in Dorchester on…
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