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On the anniversary of Dr. King’s death, April 4, transit workers join together with the occupy movement and transit passengers across the country to honor Dr. King’s legacy. Dr. King declared, transit systems in most American cities…have become a genuine civil rights issue…If transportation systems in American cities could be laid out so as to…

Volunteer Bus Drivers are needed for this Friday, December 30, 2011 for the funeral for Peabody Fire Fighter James Rice. Brother Rice was killed in the line of duty last week. A dozen Bus Drivers are needed. To volunteer call Local 589’s office at 617-542-8212. Join the Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 to honor…

On the anniversary of Dr. King’s death, April 4, transit workers join together with the occupy movement and transit passengers across the country to honor Dr. King’s legacy. Dr. King declared “transit systems in most American cities…have become a genuine civil rights issue…If transportation systems in American cities could be laid out so as to…

The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 donated toys to the MBTA’s “Fill-A-Bus” 11th Annual Toy Drive that concluded on December 16th. The toy collection effort benefits disadvantaged children through donations to three Boston area community programs. The “Fill-A-Bus campaign has grown over the years and Local 589 has been a regular supporter of the program.

Local 589 members are encouraged to support and join in with Occupy Boston’s peaceful protests against corporate greed, Wall Street, and the richest 1% controlling our economy. Join the 99% of us in America and Massachusetts who built our economy and keep America moving.  Wall Street got bailed out we got shutout. Join Occupy Boston in Dewey…

Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 Officers and Executive Board members with newly elected Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Steven Tolman at the 54th Annual Convention in Quincy.  Click here to see photos from the event.

Representatives from Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 testified before the Joint Committee on Transportation to correct false claims by State Representative Steve Howitt that T workers and Retirees get “free rides” on the MBTA. Vice President Jim O’Brien, Delegate Larry Kelly, Recording Secretary John Clancy and Legislaive Agent Richard Guiney explained that the T pass…

What: Rally to Support Transportation Funding WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 WHERE: Park Street Commons (Corner of Tremont and Summer St), Boston, MA TIME: 12 Noon The purpose of this rally is for you to show your support for federal transportation funding.