Education
Vote NO on Question 1
This November, you and your family should vote NO on Question 1 because this ballot measure would eliminate a key part of the funding that has been set aside by the state Constitution to pay for transportation projects across the state. It would jeopardize $1 billion in transportation improvements over the next decade – putting our…
Read MoreEducating the next generation
Local 589 President Jim Evers seen here with members of the MBTA’s HR Dept. at a union career fair at Rockland High School. Evers spoke to the high school students about the benefits (pension, benefits, voice on the job) of joining a union. If we want to increase the number of union members we have…
Read MoreATU International President Larry Hanley Reacts to State of the Union
“The progressive plans proposed by President Obama in his State of the Union will do nothing to help the poor or the middle class if ‘fast track’ legislation and the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal are passed by Congress.” “While the president has put forth very laudatory goals, he and Congressional leaders in both…
Read MoreNew England Joint ATU Conference
Earlier today, at the conclusion of this weekend’s New England Joint ATU Conference, President Jim Evers spoke about Local 589’s recent success in securing a new contact, protecting our pension, and building relationships with political leaders and community groups. Yesterday, President Evers and VP Billy Berardino presented their work on the transit worker assault bill…
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today, we remember and celebrate the life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was a strong supporter of organized labor and unions. Below is video clip from a speech he gave to sanitation workers in Memphis on March 18, 1968. It was filmed 47 years ago and yet the issues are the same,…
Read MoreLooking for Money for Your Child’s College Education?
Looking for money for your child’s college education? As a member in good standing, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships: 2024 National ATU Scholarship: Awards: Five $8,000 scholarships are awarded each year. A sixth $2,000 scholarship is available for award to an applicant who will attend a technical or…
Read MoreATU’s 57th International Convention
Setting a strategic vision for the future to raise standards and build power for transit workers to fight for more and better public transit, the Amalgamated Transit Union wrapped up it’s historic 57th convention in San Diego. The 567 delegates voted to dramatically change the ATU structure to fight multi-national transit companies and passed funding…
Read MoreFall 2023 Carmen’s Quarterly is Out Now
We’re excited to announce that the fall edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read the newsletter online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition includes highlights from our annual Golf Tournament, the MBTA’s 46th Annual Bus Roadeo, a celebration of our new contract, and…
Read MorePhotos: New England Joint Conference
The New England Joint Conference is an educational conference that is held twice a year. It bring together ATU Locals from the New England area to discuss issues pertinent to the region. This year the main topics where a national campaign on restroom breaks and assaults on Transit Workers. ATU President Hanley discussed the topics…
Read MoreFreshman Senator Elizabeth Warren Takes on the Financial Industry
Sunday, 19 May 2013 | By Jim Puzzanghera | Los Angeles Times Elizabeth Warren, who ranks 97th out of 100 members, refuses to be just seen and not heard. She is already bashing regulators as well as big-bank executives. Washington – Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the newest member of the Senate Banking Committee, waited patiently for her first chance…
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