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Bus drivers will compete in a ‘bus roadeo’ this weekend
Boston Globe | By Adam Vaccaro | Sept. 17, 2015 It’s going to be a big weekend for MBTA bus driver Tyrell Sullivan. Sullivan, a Roslindale resident who drives the Route 73 bus between Harvard Square and Waverly Square in Belmont, is the reigning champion of the T’s annual bus roadeo. The 39th edition will…
Read MoreGolf Tournament Scores Big for 589 COPE
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making this year’s Boston Carmen’s Annual COPE Golf Tournament such a tremendous success. Although the overflow turnout of members and supporters were greeted with rain in the morning, the afternoon brought warm sunshine. “It was truly a great day and we had a lot of fun while…
Read MoreSenate leaders reject Baker’s plan to shake up MBTA
Boston Globe | By David Scharfenberg and Nicole Dungca | May 12, 2015 Senate leaders are rejecting Governor Charlie Baker’s plan to shake up the beleaguered Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, mounting a significant challenge to the administration’s top legislative priority. The leadership, which plans to roll out its own, more modest T legislation Tuesday, is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Thank you for attending Monday’s hearing!
Thank you to the hundreds of union members that attended Monday’s hearing. Your presence was felt and voices were heard. As you know, our amendment to protect union jobs and keep the T public gained the support of 60 members―representing over 1/3 of the House. However, the House chose to vote on a consolidated amendment…
Read MoreState House Rally to Keep the T Public!
Join Local 589’s executive board, members, and retirees for a rally this Monday (4/27) at 9:00 AM on the front steps of the Massachusetts State House to keep the T public and to make our voices heard. A transportation hearing regarding the MBTA’s special panel report is scheduled for 10:00 AM on the same day. Although…
Read MoreRALLY: Keep “Public” Transportation “Public” (10/6)
RALLY: Keep “Public” Transportation “Public” STOP PRIVATIZATION WHEN: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 WHERE: Various Locations to hand out anti-privatization information to the riding public TIME: 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Please contact Joe Cerbone or John Clancy at the union hall (617-542-8212) so we can add your name to the list. If we are not…
Read MoreMike Brady for State Senate
Tonight, members of Local 589 attended a fundraiser for Democratic Rep. Michael Brady who is one of the candidates looking to succeed the late Sen. Tom Kennedy. Apart from being a former Teamsters truck driver and long supporter of unions, Mike was the only representative out of 154 to oppose the three-year repeal of the…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Wednesday’s (10/21) Rally
Rally to Keep “Public” Transportation “Public” and Stop Privatization WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 WHERE: South Station, Downtown Crossing and Park Street Stations TIME: 4-6 p.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Please contact Joe Cerbone or John Clancy at the union hall (617-542-8212) so we can add your name to the list. If we are not available please have…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Tuesday’s (10/20) Union Meeting!
The regular meeting of the membership will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA (behind the State Police station near Columbia Rd. and Morrissey Blvd.) accessible by the Red Line. The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start…
Read MorePublic Meeting to Discuss Privatization and the Loss of MBTA Bus Routes
Join Governor’s Councillor, Marilyn Petitto Devaney, for a public meeting this Thursday (Oct. 15) at 7 pm to discuss privatization and the loss of MBTA bus routes. The meeting is being held at the American Legion Hall Post #440 on 275 California Street in Newton, MA. Members of Local 589’s executive board will be in…
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