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MassINC Forum Calls for New Revenue
A report released by MassINC on Wednesday, October 26th called for potential new tax revenue through a payroll or vehicle miles tax to fund regional transportation projects. Almost 100 people, including Representatives of the Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589, packed a forum where the report was reviewed and listened to Lt. Governor Tim Murray
Read MoreGubernatorial Forum on Transportation
The next Governor of Massachusetts will have important decisions to make about how we will get to work, school, recreation, visit family and friends, and keep the economy going. Whether you walk, bike, take the train, the bus, drive, or ride a motorcycle, our quality of life depends on being able to get around. Please…
Read MorePeople’s Climate March
Dear Members, On September 21st in New York, the People’s Climate March will be the biggest mass mobilization the climate movement has ever seen. As world leaders gather for a landmark climate summit at the UN Headquarters, a movement of movements is mobilizing to reflect the seriousness, urgency, and people-power needed to address the climate…
Read MoreMore Wiffles for TK: Aidan’s Barber Shops plan Aug. 4 ‘buzz-off’
Dorchester Reporter | Bill Forry | July 25, 2014 Aidan’s Barber Shops in Lower Mills and Adams Corner have been doing a brisk trade in wiffles this month. Always a seasonal favorite, this year’s mid-summer boom is attributable to a little boy from Dorchester whose close-cropped hair style was made out of medical necessity. Tommy Kelly,…
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 MoreMass. AFL-CIO’s State of the Union Conference
The Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 participated in the Massachusetts AFL-CIO’s State of the Union Conference. Speakers included U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano, a member of the U.S. House Transportation Committee; U.S. Congressman John Tierney; U.S. Senator Ed Markey; and State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Tom McGee.
Read More2014 Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on Friday, July 25, 2014 at George Wright Golf Course. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First come, first served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the tournament with BBQ chicken, steak tips, ribs, and corn…
Read MoreSOLD OUT – 1ST Annual Christmas Gala
ATTENTION MEMBERS: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT AND NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Read More2014 Endorsements
U.S. Congress: Seth Moulton – 6th Congr. M.A. Jeanne Shaheen – Senate N.H. Anne Custer – Congress N.H. General Court: Martha Coakley – Governor Steve Kerrigan – Lt. Governor Maura Healey – Attorney General William Galvin – Secretary State Deborah Goldberg – Treasurer Suzanne Bump – Auditor State Senate: Barbara L’Italien – 2nd Essex…
Read MoreUPDATED – Sorry to report the passing of John Laughlin
Dear members, It is with great sadness that we report the passing of IUPAT DC 35 Political and Legislative Director John Laughlin. Apart from John’s position with IUPAT, he helped advance the interests of all Local 589 members as our press and political consultant. In his role working for Local 589, he helped us shine a…
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