Announcement
Summer Meeting of the New England Joint Legislative Conference
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers hosted the summer meeting of the New England Joint Legislative Conference. Comprised of Locals from across New England, the Joint Conference was joined by ATU Local 689 from Washington DC; ATU Local 113 from Toronto; and by International ATU Vice Presidents Richard Murphy, Steve MacDougall, and Mark Henry. Over…
Read MoreLocal 589 Says Hello to Hillary Clinton
Last month, Local 589’s President John Lee and Assistant Secretary Peggy LaPaglia joined Hillary Clinton at Boston Consulting Group’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Boston, MA. Also joining them was President Lee’s son, Ian, who gave the former First Lady/Secretary of State a kiss. Click here to see the other photo from the event.
Read MoreATU Mass. Legislative Council Endorses Karen Spilka for Congress
The statewide Amalgamated Transit Union Massachusetts Legislative Council has endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. Comprised of 11 ATU Locals from across Massachusetts and representing over 8,000 members, Karen has earned their support because of her strong track record of supporting public transportation and her commitment to fighting for smart investments in our infrastructure in Congress.…
Read MoreRepresenting Our Union
One of the executive board’s many jobs is to represent our union at events and fundraisers for our friends. Below are photos of the executive board at recent events for State Representative Dan Ryan, Fred Happel Councilor-at-Large, and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 301 of New England. Also in the photos are State…
Read MoreSign up for shuttle work!
On Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 and again on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, shuttle work is available for the Blue and Red line, August 10-11, 2013. Sign up sheets are posted at all garages. The executive board is encouraging all full-time bus operators, working or on a day off, to sign up.…
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 helping…
Read MoreMake It a Union-Made Fourth of July
Unions and the idea of independence go hand-in-hand as workers gain more freedom and a voice by organizing their workplaces. When you shop for your July 4th get-together, choose union-made products from ethical companies that treat workers fairly. #independanceday #4thofjuly2023
Read MoreTips to Help Stay Safe on the Job This Summer
With high temperatures and brutal humidity across North America, our members are facing dangerous conditions on the job. Here are tips to help stay safe on the job this summer. #heatstressprevention
Read MoreAttempted MBTA kidnap suspect busted in driver assault
Boston Herald | Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | By Christine McConville A South End woman suspected of trying to kidnap a five-year-old boy on an MBTA bus in Cambridge Monday has been sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for a mental evaluation in an unrelated incident on the Silver Line in Boston last night, after she…
Read MoreSurveys Say Boston Residents Value Public Transit
In two separate surveys, Boston residents have made it clear that they believe in public transportation and want more investment in it. In one survey conducted recently by the Suffolk University Political Research Center about the upcoming Boston mayoral election, 83% of those surveyed in Boston said that public transportation is a high priority issue. In the other…
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