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Volunteers Needed This Thursday!
The Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, is looking for volunteers to hold signs for Elizabeth Warren at the debate being held this Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5-7pm outside of WBZ’s Studios, 1170 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02134. Any questions, call or e-mail Mark Flaherty at (617) 899-9627 or mflaherty2@aol.com. All members that volunteer will receive a special…
Read MoreVideo: Pres. Hanley on ‘Rocking the Transit World’
Watch video here Text from the video: The stakes in the U.S. election are higher than ever before. What’s at stake? The future of our jobs, our children, the labor movement, mass transit and all working families. That’s why all transit workers need to help us get out the vote. ATU has been busy gearing…
Read MoreSenate Debate Canceled
By Christine McConville | Boston Herald |Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Surging Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren is challenging U.S. Sen. Scott Brown to debate on Thursday evening, but he has yet to respond. The Senate campaign rivals were originally scheduled for their fourth and final debate tonight, but Brown cancelled yesterday due to Hurricane Sandy.…
Read MoreSupporting Our Friends
Recently, President John Lee and Local 589 Member Mark Flaherty joined Tim Sullivan from the Mass. AFL-CIO, State Rep. Timilty, Cong. Mike Capuano, and State Rep Cusack at an event in Randolph. Both Rep Mark Cusack, who serves on the transportation committee up at the state house, and Congressman Capuano, who serves on the transportation committee in…
Read MoreLocal 589 COPE Golf Tournament A Success
The annual Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 Committee on Political Education (COPE) Golf Tournament featured a beautiful summer day, a large crowd, good food, and fun for all involved reports Vice President Peggy Lapaglia. Local 589 members, members from other unions on the T, and friends filled all the foursomes at what has become…
Read MoreLet’s Go Win This!
Dear Labor Activist, Tonight’s Election Eve Rally will take place at Ironworkers Local 7 @ 7:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. standout. See you there. Thank you all for everything you have done to this point. This race is now ours for the taking…The support is there, we need to make sure they vote!!! As…
Read More2013 Endorsements
At last night’s meeting of the membership, the members voted to endorse Ed Markey for U.S. Senate, Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston, and Michael Flaherty for Boston City Council At-Large.
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