With less than a month on the job, MBTA bus driver and Union Sister, Sharina Byrd showed courage, professionalism and concern for her passengers under the most extreme conditions. On Tuesday night, as she was driving her 86 bus down Chestnut Hill Avenue when a man reached in front of her and pushed the steering…
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.
Where: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA When: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Notes: The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
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…
Where: George Wright Golf Course, 420 West Street, Hyde Park When: Friday, August 5, 2011 – Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony and Texas Style Barbeque immediately following the tournament with BBQ Chicken, Steak Tips,
WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2011 & Friday April 29, 2011 WHERE: State House, Boston TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The purpose of this rally is for you to lobby your state senator and state representative, and to ask them to support “Bills” that protect your unions right to Collectively Bargain.
Union Attorney Paul Hynes briefs members on lawsuit decision made by Judge Linda E. Giles and the Union’s ability to appeal the ruling. Click here for full decision Click here for article in the Boston Globe regarding the issue.
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the 10th Middlesex District: The Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 has endorsed the candidacy of John Lawn for State Representative of 10th Middlesex District. The Carmen’s Union feels
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The following people have been awarded the 2011 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for $1,000.00. We would like to offer our congratulations on the dedication and hard work that they have exhibited throughout their high school years and we wish them the very best in their college pursuits.
Mobilize to Restore the American Dream and a Fair Economy for Working Families Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4 pm Location: 125 High Street, Financial District in Boston, (High St @ Oliver St) * Big bank executives, CEO fat cats, and the super-wealthy have been enjoying tax breaks, rising profits, government subsidies, and golden parachute…
The transit cuts keep coming. The layoffs are endless. Fare increase push customers away. Not long ago, a transit worker had a good middle class job for life. Those days are over. Will the crisis ever end? Only if we fight back, and THAT TIME IS NOW! This year, ATU is launching a new program…
By Globe Staff | April 11, 2011 The driver of an MBTA bus lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a building when he was assaulted by passengers, an outbreak of violence that began when the driver asked a passenger to put out a cigarette, officials said this afternoon. Five people were transported to…
“The escalating number of assaults and physical confrontations directed against my members is disturbing and unacceptable. Yesterday’s bus driver assault is under investigation and Local 589 will refrain from comment on this incident until the investigation is completed.
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Date: 2011-04-19 Description: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Facing the most aggressive attack on public sector workers and our collective bargaining rights, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 sent a full delegation to the Mass. AFL-CIO’s Annual State of the Union Conference to discuss discuss fighting back to protect jobs and workers’ rights. Over the two days of intensive workshops and presentations, Local…