Posts by Local589 Admin
Special Labor Day Message from ATU Intern’l President Larry Hanley
An Opportunity this Labor Day by ATU International President Larry Hanley This weekend we will celebrate Labor Day in the United States and Canada, a day most people think of as nothing more than time off for picnics or a last trip away with their friends and family. Unfortunately, a growing number of people who…
Read MoreVideo: O’Brien Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
While standing in front of Local 589’s office and in addition to making a donation to ALS, President Jimmy O’Brien took the #ALSIceBucketChallenge and then nominated Doug Taylor, Local 589’s Executive Board, and MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott. You have 24 hours and please make a donation to ALS.
Read MoreIncrease in Minimum Dues Per Capita Tax
Under section 18 of the CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL LAWS, the per capita tax and minimum dues rate for all active members must be adjusted each July based upon the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W, 1982-84=100) published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Dues will increases in the amount of $1.50 on…
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 More589 Members Recognized for Volunteer Service
Local 589 members who volunteered their time for the wakes and funerals of two Boston Fire Fighters, a Boston Police Gang Unit officer and a Plymouth Police Officer were honored on June 3rd at a special recognition ceremony. The event, attended by the Local 589 Executive Board, MBTA officials and Police and Fire Department leadership…
Read MoreReport: T-Riders Save $13K Per Year
BostInno | By Nate Boroyan – City News Writer | 08/14/14 Taking the MBTA instead of driving can save Boston commuters more than $13,000 per year, according to the American Public Transportation Association. APTA’s August Transit Savings Report concludes T-riders can save $13,045 per year – 1,087 per month – by choosing subways, trolleys, trains and buses over cars.…
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 MoreATU Acquires National Labor College Campus
Today marks a rebirth and reinvigorated commitment to education and progressive training for organized labor as the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) expands its long-standing union education and activism program to the newly acquired campus of the former National Labor College. The National Labor College, founded in 1970 by AFL-CIO President George Meany, has been the…
Read MoreMan charged with assaulting bus driver who let him ride for free
By Jacqueline Tempera | Boston Globe | MAY 22, 2014 A homeless man is facing assault charges after he allegedly attacked an MBTA bus driver, even after she allowed him to ride the bus for free, according to Suffolk County prosecutors. Donnell Flattes, 23, was charged with interfering with a bus driver, indecent assault and…
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,…
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