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ATU Mass. Legislative Conference
This past Wednesday July 18, 2012, Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 President John Lee and members of the Executive Board joined with other Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Locals as part of the Mass. Legislative Conference. The purpose of …the meeting was to discuss issues pertaining to mass transit (i.e., the transportation bond bill, funding, debt,…
Read MoreMBTA mechanics keep old subway cars rolling
By Eric Moskowitz | GLOBE STAFF | JULY 08, 2012 MEDFORD — Standing in a pit below an Orange Line car, MBTA repairer Dave Campbell manipulated knobs and buttons to activate the Stanray Wheel Truing Machine, a hulking device in dinged-up avocado green that looks like the offspring of Cold War weaponry and a KitchenAid…
Read MoreLocal 589 Members Stand with Fire Fighters at 40th Anniversary of Hotel Vendome Fire
On June 17th Fire Fighters and their Families gathered to remember the 9 Boston Fire Fighters killed at the Hotel Vendome fire 40 years ago. Delegate Patrick Hogan notes that once again Local 589 bus drivers volunteered their time and skills as part of this event honoring those Fire Fighters. Bus Drivers David O”Brien (Charlestown)…
Read MoreUnion Sister Pauline Sims Foils Robbery!
Union Sister Pauline Sims, an MBTA customer service agent, was recently recognized in the news for stopping the robbery of a blind ‘T’ performer named George Leh at the Arlington ‘T’ Station. Not only did Pauline stop the robbery in progress, she radioed ‘T’ police, ran after the suspect and helped ‘T’ police make the…
Read MoreWe Are One!
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Boston Carmen’s Union Vice-President James O’Brien along with Barn Captains Tommy Shea and John Hunt joined their union brothers and sisters from IBEW and CWA who are on strike against Verizon.
Read More2011 Scholarships Awarded!
Assistant Secretary Peggy LaPaglia, who coordinated the scholarship program, awarded the following winners with scholarships for $1,000 at the annual Mass. AFL-CIO Scholarship Dinner: Matthew Crowley – His sponsor is Frank Crowley who works at Cabot Shops. Marc McDonald – His sponsor is Joseph McDonald who works on the Red Line.
Read MoreJohn Lee congratulates Rep. Lynch
Rep. Stephen Lynch (right) shakes hands with John Lee, vice president of Boston Carmen’s Union (Local 589 A.T.U.), at his victory party at Phillips Candy House.
Read MoreService, smiles
Boston Globe – By Eric Moskowitz – October 10, 2010 There were more pigeons than people circling South Station when John Perez rolled in one morning, a few minutes early for his 5:45 a.m. shift. Over 26 years, Perez has logged more than 6,000 workdays as an MBTA bus driver, token collector, and Red Line…
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