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…
On Tuesday, March 15, 2011 the lawsuit for the GIC was heard at 2pm in front of Judge Giles. No decision was rendered and she has taken it under advisement. She will make a decision in the future, but there is no deadline for her decision. For any questions, please call the union hall: (617)…
Attention: Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the 7th District: The Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 has endorsed the election of Tito Jackson for Boston City Council representing District 7. The Carmen’s Union feels fortunate to have a friend of Tito Jackson’s stature and integrity…
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership When: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Description: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Join the Mass. AFL-CIO, GREATER BOSTON LABOR COUNCIL, and Other Leading Labor Organizations as we show solidarity with our union brothers and sisters in Wisconsin. Tuesday February 22nd 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in Boston
Working Massachusetts has kicked off a statewide radio campaign to educate the public about the positive impact public sector workers have on the daily lives of all the Commonwealth’s residents, and to improve the public’s opinon of public sector workers and unions. Among those featured in their first commercials is our very own – Sister…
By Jenna Duncan, Boston Globe A man who threatened to shoot riders on an MBTA bus Tuesday morning was arraigned today in Dorchester District Court on a variety of charges, officials said.
BOSTON — A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trolley operator was assaulted Wednesday night when she was spit on by a passenger. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. Wednesday near Blanford Street on an inbound Green Line B Line trolley, the MBTA said.
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership on Tuesday, Feb. 15th, 2011Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Description: 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.